Wipfli

Senior Tax Manager - Construction

Wipfli$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA required.
  • 10+ years of public accounting tax experience with a focus on the construction industry.
  • Strong understanding of construction accounting, pass-through taxation, and multi-state taxation.
  • Proven capability in managing complex client relationships as a strategic business advisor.
  • Experience in leading teams and developing talent within a tax practice.
  • Excellent communication and business development skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic advisor, delivering tailored tax planning and consulting services to construction clients.
  • Lead complex tax engagements for contractors and developers, focusing on compliance and entity structuring.
  • Identify tax-saving opportunities while staying abreast of tax legislation and industry trends.
  • Enhance and manage key client relationships for exceptional service delivery.
  • Drive business development by seeking growth opportunities and engaging in networking activities.
  • Collaborate with other service lines to provide comprehensive solutions to clients' needs.
  • Ensure engagement quality and timely service delivery while mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities within a collaborative team culture.
  • Opportunity to lead and impact practice growth in a specialized field.
  • Engagement with diverse clients and complex tax situations to enhance expertise.
  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
  • Participation in industry networking to expand professional connections.
Full Job Description
Overview

As a Senior Tax Manager, you will lead key client relationships within Wipfli's Construction Practice, delivering strategic tax and business advisory services while helping drive practice growth. This role combines deep technical expertise, leadership, and business development to create meaningful impact for clients, team members, and the firm.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to construction clients, providing strategic tax planning, consulting, and business advisory services.
  • Lead complex tax engagements for contractors, developers, and related entities, including multi-state compliance, long-term contract accounting, and entity structuring.
  • Proactively identify tax-saving opportunities and provide guidance on emerging tax legislation and industry trends.
  • Manage and expand key client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnership.
  • Drive business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities, participating in industry networking, and supporting proposal and prospect activities.
  • Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions that address clients' business and tax needs.
  • Provide oversight of engagement quality, risk management, profitability, and timely delivery.
  • Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and staff while fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
  • Contribute to practice growth initiatives, talent development, and the overall success of Wipfli's Construction Practice.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA required.
  • 10+ years of public accounting tax experience, including significant experience serving construction industry clients.
  • Strong technical expertise in construction accounting, pass-through taxation, long-term contract accounting, and multi-state taxation.
  • Proven ability to manage complex client relationships and serve as a strategic advisor to business owners and executives.
  • Demonstrated success developing talent, leading teams, and driving client and practice growth.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and business development skills.


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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.
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2,400 employees
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Founded
1930

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