Senior Tax Manager, Auto Dealerships

Senior Tax Manager, Auto Dealerships

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About Ascend : Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings our partner firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms enabling them to stay independent while having access to the resources of a large CPA firm. These resources include growth capital, talent acquisition, best‑of‑breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back‑office services, and modernized equity incentives.

Who We Are : We understand the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional public accounting firms and aim to transform the public accounting experience into one where work‑life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and comprehensive resources.

The Role

Blackman & Sloop is excited to welcome a new industry to our client base! As we expand into the auto dealership space, we seek a Senior Tax Manager to support our dealership clients and provide opportunities to work across various areas.

As a Senior Tax Manager, you will lead and manage all phases of business client tax advisory and compliance engagements. You will manage clients independently, perform technical reviews of business returns, participate in training and supervision of staff, conduct tax research, and advise on tax matters. A dedication to excellent client service and a sense of humor are a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial and / or final review of manager, tax senior, tax staff and intern work products.
• Act as primary client point of contact for the firm.
• Identify opportunities for value‑added services for clients by staying abreast of their business needs.
• Communicate staffing and workload issues to Resource Planning.
• Review and confirm assignment objectives, scope, and work plan with client.
• Resolve work product issues using firm resources.
• Contribute to the development and management of comprehensive strategies to identify and meet all client needs.
• Identify and research technical issues to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Coach and mentor staff to assist with enhancing their skills and further develop their career.
• Identify and pursue new clients and identify any additional needs to cross‑sell other firm products and services to existing clients.
• Support the partner team in the development and planning of strategy, objectives, and budgets.
• Prepare and / or review monthly client bills.
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve complex tax‑technical issues.
• Effectively manage expectations, internal and external, concerning changes in project deliverables and / or deadlines.
• Participate in business development efforts by nurturing existing relationships and helping to identify new client opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Who We Look For

A perceptive team‑player who excels in a progressive & collaborative environment, blending sharp analytical skills with exceptional communication. A detail‑oriented leader who embodies critical thinking & high standards. A proactive professional, committed to delivering outstanding service while embracing and driving curiosity & innovation.

Location

Blackman & Sloop offers a flexible work structure that enables both teamwork and independence, enhancing employees’ work experience while promoting personal well‑being.

What We Offer

We hire good people and give them a good place to work. We truly believe that when you succeed, the firm succeeds, and we make sure you have whatever tools you need to make that success possible. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports well‑being, health, and ongoing professional growth :

How To Apply

Submit your information in the application section directly below! This will include :

For further questions or inquiries about the role, please reach out to Kim Chedgy, Manager of Recruiting at kchedgy@ascendtogether.com.

At Ascend, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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