Opportunity:We are currently seeking a
Tax Manager to join our
State and Local Tax (SALT) Services Group in our Northeast, Ohio offices: Cleveland, Akron, or Wooster. Our services include state income and franchise tax reporting, state and local tax controversy, and consulting.
The Tax Manager will have the opportunity to develop and pursue strategies while using the latest software technology. The position will provide day-to-day management of accounts through the delivery of tax consulting and compliance services.
This position will focus on providing
state and local direct tax planning, consulting and compliance services to clients in various industries. You will have direct client contact and manage the engagement team.
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with clients on a variety of consulting and compliance engagements focusing on state and local direct tax.
- You will advise clients on challenges including partnership and corporate state/local tax returns with attention to multistate tax issues.
- You will work with an in-house tax preparation team and coordinate detailed review of estimated payment, withholding and composite tax calculations and investor packages.
- Manage the engagement workflow, talent, and invoicing.
- You will become a trusted business advisor to our clients focusing on audit representation, nexus planning, and voluntary disclosures.
- Research and analyze a wide variety of tax issues, including state tax legislation and assist with the compliance and investor reporting process.
Additionally, you will assist in the proposal process for new and existing clients. You will act as mentor and/or career advisor for members of the engagement team to support their training, growth and development.
Qualifications:To be considered for this position, candidates must have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other related business field. Master's degree in taxation is a plus.
- CPA or other appropriate certification is preferred but not required.
- 3-5 years' experience in state income and franchise tax or federal tax, pass-through, tax research, and corporate tax returns.
- Experience providing tax planning services is a plus.
- Excellent research, writing, presentation, and communication skills.
- Experience working within a CPA firm is preferred.
- Management/Supervisory experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) as well as basic knowledge of operating systems.
Compensation and Benefits: Determining actual compensation relies on many factors including individual candidate experience, qualifications, and comparable benchmarks. Base compensation for this role typically ranges between $100,000 and $130,000. Additionally, we offer a generous incentive program and various other bonus opportunities which reward exceptional performance.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes your choice of medical programs, generous PTO and holidays, 401k matching, profit sharing, various perks, and several bonus opportunities.
