The Manager, Tax Services-Construction, oversees tax engagements for general contractors, specialty subcontractors, homebuilders, and related construction businesses ensuring timely, high-quality engagements. This role combines technical accounting and tax expertise with industry knowledge to deliver actionable insights, strengthen client relationships, mentor staff, and identify opportunities to improve operational and financial performance.
Major Responsibilities- Plan, manage, and oversee tax engagements for construction clients, including general contractors, subcontractors, and homebuilders, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with professional standards.
- Advise clients on complex industry issues and related accounting methods that result in tax deferrals, including the ability to complete specialized research and appropriately document findings.
- Work in a team environment, understanding book to tax differences and communicating with other departments and team members
- Develop engagement budgets, monitor progress, and ensure teams meet productivity and quality benchmarks while maintaining profitability.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for client leadership, delivering insights that improve operational decision-making and long-term strategic planning.
- Train and coach team members in both technical tax skills and construction industry best practices, promoting professional growth and engagement.
- Assist with proposal process including tax return review, budget analysis, and prospect visits.
Preferred Experience/Background/Skills- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- Active CPA license.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive public accounting experience, with significant focus and expertise in the construction industry
- Strong understanding of Internal Revenue Code.
- Proficiency in construction-specific accounting methods
- Experience with job costing, retainage, change orders, and WIP schedules.
- Knowledge of operational and financial processes within construction, including project budgeting, subcontractor management, and bonding requirements.
- Proven ability to manage engagement teams, mentor staff, and lead multiple concurrent projects.
- Demonstrated success in building strong client relationships, presenting findings to executives, and providing actionable recommendations.
- Ability to identify process inefficiencies and provide solutions that improve operational performance and compliance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate complex accounting and tax issues into clear, business-focused advice.
- Skilled in tax software and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to recognize cross-service opportunities and contribute to firm growth initiatives.
Working Conditions- Typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Ability to work extra hours as determined by workload and client expectations.
- Travel will be most dependent upon office location. Travel may range from minimal to monthly.
- Hybrid model (2-3 days in the office/week).
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to move throughout office.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 30-50 pounds.
