The Tax Manager ensures the timely and accurate preparation of clients' tax returns, manages tax examinations, and supervises tax staff, fostering development and training.
SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.
The Manager is tasked with ensuring the efficient, accurate, complete, and prompt preparation of all clients' tax returns. They make decisions on all but the most exceptional tax situations.
Responsibilities
- Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
- Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
- 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.
- Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
- 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.
- Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners.
- Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
- Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development, coaching and training of Supervising Seniors, Seniors, Semi-seniors and Staff accountants.
- Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
- Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.
Qualifications
- At least five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
- Experience with entity tax returns - S Corps and LLCs.
- Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, master’s degree in taxation preferred.
- A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.
SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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