This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and experience in professional services environments. The Production Manager oversees the support and delivery of audit and tax client services, procurement of office supplies and other in-office operation needs. The Manager supervises two Production team members, plays a key role in their development, creates enthusiasm and camaraderie on the team and serves as the spokesperson of the Production Team to the Firm. This individual possesses the ability to prioritize tasks under strict deadlines, is extremely detail-oriented, is a team player and communicates effectively. The Manager is a quick learner and tech savvy to oversee the wide range of tasks that is required in this position.
Essential Functions
Management of Client Deliverables
- Leads the annual engagement letter and tax organizer process
- Coordinates tax season preparation, including researching new procedures
- Oversight of collating and delivery of tax returns
- Oversight of final production of client financial statements and other documents
- Coordinates workflow in Production, assigns task to production staff including typing, assembly, copying, scanning and general tasks
- Monitor document tracking system for timely delivery of client deliverables
- Communicates deadlines and workload conflicts to Tax Principal to ensure timely completion of work and adherence to deadlines
- E-files Tax Returns, follows up to resolve rejection issues, distributes pending E-file reports
- E-files forms W3 / W2 and 1096 / 1099, follows up, scans
- E-Files payroll forms VA-6, 1099s and W-2s to states
Management of Production Team and Workload
Assists production staff with questions; proof reads work to ensure accuracyMaintains list of summer projects to ensure year round tasks for production staffProvides training and updates.Generates reports from various programs to track task statusGenerates tax return reports for rollover and organizers, distributes to partnersOrders IRS and Accountability payroll forms.Reconciles Guernsey invoices and submit to ControllerAssist with interview process for new production staff by reviewing resumes and participating in candidate interviewsApproves PTO requests, ensuring we have proper coverage.Supervisory Responsibilities
Production AssistantLead and manage the production team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.Implements training, or identifies training opportunities.Handles corrective action and termination as needed, and in accordance with firm's policies.Minimum Requirements
High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferredAt least five years of related experience required in managing people and projectsCPA firm production experience requiredOther Skills / Abilities
High proficiency with MS Office Programs including Outlook, Word, Excel. PDF and PDF toolsExcellent proofreading, grammar, organizational skills, and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and adjust priorities as necessary to meet deadlinesAdept at protecting confidential and proprietary informationStrong interpersonal skills and organization skillsFriendly team player who is helpful, respectful, outgoing, and positive.