Tax Manager - Credits & Incentives

Tax Manager - Credits & Incentives

We believe that human care comes first. Only when our talent thrives can they deliver their very best to our clients. We are honored to serve agents of change in culture-shaping industries including cannabis, sports and entertainment, technology and state and local government. We stay at the forefront by empowering the next generation of talent : rising leaders full of big ideas, passionate energy, and purpose to effect real change. Our inclusive culture, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements are designed to motivate and inspire our team members to build something special.

MGO is a top 60 CPA and advisory firm of 700+ professionals working remotely and in offices throughout the U.S. and India. Through frictionless digital tools, we address the local needs, and fuel the global ambitions, of clients in 97 countries. MGO is proud to be a "Best Place to Work" and is ranked as a leader by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting.

MGO is growing and we are looking for motivated, hard working and dynamic Tax Manager with a strong passion for public accounting and tax services to join the Tax Credits & Incentives team. A career in our public Tax sector will provide you with the opportunities to learn and develop technical skills in order to prep and execute returns of all kinds and industries.

This Tax Manager role will perform advanced level accounting functions related to tax specifications and perform as a lead by assigning work and providing guidance to lower level associates. In this role the Tax Manager will be responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objections, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. The Tax Manager is charged with applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues, and recognizing and communicating potential risks and potential changes in the tax policy.

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our rapidly growing firm. This role will be based in Irvine, CA and will focus on providing taxation services to Partnerships and High Net Worth clients. In this role, you will be responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objections, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. The Tax Manager is charged with applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues, and recognizing and communicating potential risks and potential changes in the tax policy.

Core Responsibilities & Essential Functions :

• Leading Managing and Holding People Accountable (LMA)
• Understand and assist in execution of growth strategies (research calls, pipeline management, COPs, etc.)
• Manage the engagement (job) project management, billing, ensures QC (technical) standards
• Take care of the client (meets deadlines, timely communication)
• Develop engagement team (prepares seniors to the next level)
• Efficiently review engagement work papers and tax returns for Partnerships and high net worth individuals
• Effective at supervising and training staff to prepare returns
• Possess a solid command of pertinent IRC sections and regulations
• Develop an expertise in responding to tax authority notices and client representation
• Oversee and supervise multiple engagements in progress simultaneously
• Manage client accounts including billing, fee analysis and new service development
• Provide effective feedback to mentors and supervisory, senior and staff accountants
• Research complex tax matters and clearly communicate findings and recommendations
• Meet challenging client requirements and provide exceptional service
• Consistently display excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
• Identify new business development opportunities and assist in growing existing client services

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Why work for MGO?

At MGO, we understand that our team members give their very best when they feel fully seen, valued, and supported. Whether you are a seasoned professional ready for your next leadership role, or an emerging talent ready to launch the career of your dreams, we are committed to giving you the tools and guidance to thrive in your own unique way.

What's in it for you?

Location : Irvine, CA (hybrid)

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000