Tax Senior Manager

WHY we get up in the morning

At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.

WHAT we believe

We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.

HOW we succeed

We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).

Summary of Role

The Senior Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients' tax returns whether prepared personally or by supervision of others. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required. The Tax Senior Manager may have input on any tax issue presented.

You will be responsible for

• Main Experience with partnerships, S Corporations and individual tax filings (1065s, 1120S and 1040s).
• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Delegates, manages, and performs tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
• Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
• Assists and supervises tax preparers with the more complex business returns.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the tax manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner.
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firm's clients.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients' tax returns.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Maintains a knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Participates in firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.

What skills and experience you'll bring to us

• 7-10 years of experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope, and research.
• At least two (2) years experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Prior leadership and supervisory experience directing work of tax preparers.
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements.
• Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• 5+ years of experience performing research and providing quality technical advice.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Self starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.
• Prior leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients.
• Strong mentoring skills and the desire to participate in our Mentoring Program.
• Decision making skills.
• Ability to think like a partner.
• Creative thinker with entrepreneurial approach to client interactions.
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.
• Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs.