Senior Tax Director / Manager

Senior Tax Director / Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Tax Director / Manager to join our esteemed regional CPA firm. This role involves overseeing technical tax reviews and approvals, serving as a subject matter expert, participating actively in client meetings, and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a balance between dedication to quality service delivery and maintaining a reasonable work-life balance. We provide a nurturing environment for career progression, excellent benefits, and opportunities to work with diverse client groups.

Salary : Depending on Experience per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in specific tax disciplines or industries.
• Ensure all client service tasks are completed within budgeted time.
• Take full responsibility for larger tax returns, delegating to tax preparers as necessary.
• Actively participate in client meetings and tax planning to assist with larger clients.
• Serve as a resource for tax preparers / specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues / questions.
• Assume client service responsibilities directly or as delegated from partners.
• Communicate important tax developments affecting the firm’s clients to the appropriate firm personnel.
• Delegate and manage governmental tax examinations, representing clients before taxing authorities as needed.
• Maintain familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; review staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performing evaluations, creating training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing and collection processes.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Stay informed on general economic and political trends that could affect business and possible tax legislation.
• Engage in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community, and industry activities.
• Responsible for the development, coaching, and training of senior, semi-senior, and staff accountants.
• Participate in reviews and evaluations of the tax department.
• Occasional travel required for work at client offices, meetings, and seminars.
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year, with heavy overtime from January 1 to April 15, possibly exceeding 55 hours per week.

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