Tax Manager - Public Accounting

Tax Manager Opportunity

A growing CPA firm in North Central Phoenix is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. The Tax Manager will be responsible for :

• Preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and other reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Computing taxes owed and preparing tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, and other tax requirements
• Developing, implementing, modifying, and documenting record keeping and accounting systems
• Demonstrating a high level of technical proficiency and an understanding of business issues relating to complex transactions
• Conducting research on complex accounting and tax issues, and managing the research activities of assigned staff
• Identifying meaningful trends or patterns in interactions, situations, and technical data that suggest potential problems or solutions
• Evaluating the costs, benefits, and risks of alternative solutions to clients' challenges and needs
• Managing the engagement planning process, including budgeting, risk assessment, and strategic development
• Participating in tax planning
• Closely managing individual and team productivity, including realization, utilization, and engagement efficiencies
• Staying current on business, accounting, and tax developments, and articulating potential implications to clients and / or their businesses
• Preparing complex client correspondence, including recommendations, technical issues, proposals, etc.
• Building expertise in one or more specialized industries, while also effectively performing as a generalist
• Comprehending the operations, processes, and other aspects of clients' businesses and industries, including significant accounting and tax issues
• Looking for value-add billing opportunities
• Engaging in the billing and collection process
• Recognizing value-added billing opportunities
• Working overtime throughout the year, particularly preceding and during months with tax deadlines
• Being knowledgeable of the firm's wide range of services available to clients, identifying cross-selling opportunities, and helping grow the firm's practice and industry teams
• Developing and maintaining strong business relationships with clients, financial officers, referral partners, business leaders, and other professionals
• Participating in networking, marketing, and business development events
• Joining and being involved with professional and community organizations
• Generating new business opportunities while effectively managing personal workload
• Attending training on technical issues and tax law updates
• Directing and instructing all levels of staff accountants and taking lead in client relationship management
• Supervising staff and managing workflows
• Leading staff professional training, performing staff reviews, and evaluating staff work product
• Encouraging effective use of the firm's tax and business software and technology
• Fostering an environment of mentoring and teamwork
• Serving as a sounding board for staff to answer questions and address concerns
• Assisting with the recruitment of new and experienced accounting staff

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