Tax Manager

Mowat Mackie & Anderson LLP ("MMA") is looking to add an experienced Tax Manager with extensive entity experience to lead and manage multiple operations of the tax practice area and to deliver high-quality tax services.  In client assignments, the Tax Manager is involved in almost all of the areas for which partners are responsible. This role exhibits technical proficiency and the ability to supervise and complete engagements while serving as intermediaries between partners, clients, and senior accountants. The Tax Manager has a proven record of building profitable and sustainable client relationships.

Meet Mowat Mackie & Anderson LLP

MMA is a dynamic and responsive, high-value CPA firm that serves closely-held businesses, high net worth individuals, trusts and estates, and other clients throughout California and globally.

We hire engaged employees and support our team with a blended workforce schedule, a robust benefits package as well as provide numerous perks including team activities, training, education stipends, and
support for community involvement. Additional benefits include targeted industry compensation, 401(k) and profit-sharing, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term
disability insurance.

This is an ideal position for a smart, motivated individual who is passionate about delivering strategic value in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A strong ability to take charge and meet tight deadlines will ensure your success in this multi-faceted role.  

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations with a  time frame.
• Build relationships and interact with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertise.
• Provide innovative tax planning and review complex income tax returns;
• Review engagement work papers, resolve any problems, spot issues and keep the partner informed of all important developments.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks.
• Prepare client billings and monitor realization on engagements.
• Manage the tax provision and tax compliance process.
• Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices.
• Ensure effective utilization of staff through proper assignment and delegation of duties and assess their performance.
• Manage and coordinate tax audits.
• Prepare all tax papers on a regular basis and handle all information data requests.
• Ensure that all projects are thoroughly reviewed before they reach the partner, and that all applicable checklists and procedures have been followed.
• Establish a habit of accuracy and promptness in preparing administrative reports and of compliance with the Firm's administrative procedures, i.e., timesheets, expense reports, department meetings.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications and new regulations.
• Approaches responsibilities and the disposition of problems in a long-term profit-oriented manner to help ensure the continued growth of the firm.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Licensed CPA.
• BA in Accounting or MA in Taxation.
• Proven work experience as a tax manager.
• Excellent knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
• Strong analytical skills to assess problems or unusual situations and quickly determine efficient solutions.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of CCH Products (CCH Axcess, Engagement, XCM, Client Portal, etc).

Additional Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to prioritize, multitask, work under pressure and handle interruptions while maintaining flexibility in work assignments.
• Ability to independently perform all the duties of the position efficiently and effectively.
• Good at meeting deadlines and solving problems.
• Comfortable providing feedback.
• Ability to be flexible in response to changing priorities and needs.
• You are highly collaborative and team-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-oriented business.
• You work well with little direction but know when to ask for help and keep your team informed.

Meet Mowat Mackie & Anderson LLP

Responsive, creative, high-value CPA services for closely-held businesses, high net worth individuals, trusts and estates.

Do you fit this description?

• Experienced and highly motivated
• Intellectually curious
• Looking for a challenging and stimulating environment
• Prefers a workplace that provides autonomy and rewards independent and critical thinking
• Goes beyond ordinary compliance to provide outstanding service to clients

If so, you’d fit right in at MMA – and we’d like to speak with you!

We take great pride in delivering the highest-quality service and are listed as one of the Top East Bay Area accounting firms.