Tax Manager - Full-time / Part-time

TAX MANAGER

As Tax Manager you will lead and manage a group of experienced accounting and tax personnel in order to deliver quality work and high level client service to our international clients.

In this position, you will serve as trusted advisor to our clients aiming at maximizing client engagement

and satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

Review and prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses and real estate, including the most complex.

Approves and signs all returns with the exception of those dealing with specialized issues that require the expertise of a partner/reviewer.

Acts as a resource for account managers, tax associates, senior tax associates, tax managers and partners. Research the implications of tax laws and advise clients on tax related issues.

Prepares tax planning and estimates and becomes involved in planning for more complex clients

Assists accounting and business development staff members in client meetings

Manage, develop, and mentor staff/managers on projects and assess performance through formal periodic reviews and informal feedback.

Develops and models an understanding of firm core values, mission and vision.

Analyzes IRS notices and drafts responses

Reviews IRS notice responses prepared by other tax personnel

Prepares research memoranda, written correspondence/guidance, and other documents for submission to the IRS or Represents clients before the IRS

May have billing responsibility including discussing fees with clients

Contributes to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and attentive service.

Establishes good working relationships with all partners and firm employees

Writes articles and makes presentations to internal staff and external customers and prospect.

Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and imagination in approaching work

Facilitates in-house tax training

Develops and maintains an expertise in the taxation area

Keeps all staff in the firm informed of changes and developments in the taxation area

Experience

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting or other related program. Advanced degree (law or master’s in taxation) or enrollment in an advanced degree program.

CPA license Preferred

Prior experience in public accounting and tax

Strong accounting and analytical skills

Research proficiency

Strong computer skills: proficiency preferred, but not required in Thompson Reuters and BNA

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Well-rounded in dealing with high net worth individuals and businesses

Bi-lingual, Portuguese preferred