6-10 years of progressive tax compliance and/or consulting experience
Preferred experience with partnership structuring and M&A
Proficient in US GAAP and Sub-chapter K tax regulations
Excellent client service and communication skills
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
Responsibilities
Conduct primary and secondary reviews of complex tax returns
Evaluate tax aspects of partnership agreements and IRC 704b accounts
Manage and oversee client service teams, executing tax projects across various industries
Provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise
Research and consult on Sub-chapter K partnership taxation matters
Maintain active communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and deadlines are met
Support business development activities, including proposal development
Benefits
High-quality tools and resources to excel in your role
Collaborative work environment with a strong team focus
Opportunity for professional growth and development
Support for training and mentoring staff
Involvement in diverse industries and innovative projects
Full Job Description
Job Description
As the Partnership Tax Manager, you'll conduct primary and secondary reviews of complex tax returns and provide tax consulting services for your partnership clients - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You'll collaborate with the Partnership Tax team and make recommendations on return preparation and tax savings opportunities, focusing on accuracy, quality and client service because together is how we succeed.
From day one, you'll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs, deliver high-value solutions, and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
Evaluate the tax aspects of partnership agreements and manage the client's Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 704b accounts
Manage multiple client services teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; market, sell, design, and implement tax-planning strategies for clients and manage to budget
Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on tax projects and assess their performance for engagement and year-end performance reviews
Research and consult on various tax matters, primarily in Sub-chapter K-Partnership taxation; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters
Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure deadlines are met, and enhance client relationships
Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients
Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA required
Minimum six to ten years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience
Experience with partnership structuring, entity formation and mergers & acquisitions is preferred
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, partnership returns, joint venture and non-corporate entity tax returns and understanding of Sub-chapter K partnership taxation, is required
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Can travel as needed
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