Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
CPA certification required
5+ years of relevant job experience
Experience in manufacturing and flow-through entities
Subject matter expertise in accounting/tax services
Management or mentoring experience
Experience in making recommendations to management
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for clients
Review federal and multi-state flow-through and corporate tax returns
Lead client relationships on daily tax matters
Research and consult on technical tax issues and special projects
Build and maintain strong client relationships for superior service
Participate in business development efforts with partners and marketing teams
Train and develop staff, participating in performance reviews
Benefits
Opportunity for meaningful client visibility
Engagement with partners and prospects
Professional development through CPE and firm events
Collaboration with specialty tax teams
Participation in industry-specific events
Hybrid work environment
Full Job Description
Overview
Advance your public accounting career as a Manufacturing Tax Manager, combining technical tax expertise with client leadership, team development, and consultative advisory work. In this role, you will oversee federal and multi-state corporate and flow-through tax engagements, address complex manufacturing tax matters, and coordinate with specialty tax subject-matter experts. Ideal for a CPA with at least five years of relevant experience, this opportunity provides meaningful visibility with clients, partners, prospects, and developing tax professionals.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing and coordinating tax compliance and advisory work for clients
Review Federal and Multi-State flow-through and corporate tax returns
Lead client relationships on day to day tax matters supporting partners with service execution and development of extended services
Research and consult on technical matters and special projects
Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service
Actively participate in business development efforts to include working collaboratively with partners and marketing professionals to target and build relationships with client prospects
Manage, train and develop staff. Participate in the performance review process
Additional Responsibilities:
Attain a thorough technical competency and industry specific expertise through CPE, firm/industry group events, webinars, etc.
Review tax-related information to include tax provisions, unicap and depreciation schedules.
Coordinate with specialty tax teams, including SALT, National Tax Office, international tax, and other subject matter experts, to address client questions and ensure appropriate technical resources are engaged.
Lead multi-disciplined client service teams for account planning
Prepare and review client correspondence (letter, e-mail, etc.)
Actively participate in firm sponsored events for industry-specific and/or regional clients and prospects
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
CPA certification required in the respective state in which they are practicing
Requires at 5+ years of job related experience
Manufacturing and flow-through entity experience required
Subject matter leader in similar accounting and/or tax services
Management and/or mentoring experience with other staff members
Experience making recommendations to management
Prior public accounting experience desired
#LI-AF #LI-Hybrid
Additional Details
About Wipfli
Wipfli is a professional services firm that provides accounting, audit, tax, consulting, and technology services to businesses and organizations. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Wipfli has over 2,500 employees and serves clients in various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and nonprofit.
