Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax, Accounting, or related field
CPA certification mandatory
Experience in federal tax compliance and research
Strong leadership and mentoring skills essential
Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities
Responsibilities
Ensure client compliance with tax regulations while minimizing burdens
Maintain high compliance standards for the tax team
Identify research needs and provide concise issue framing
Build strong relationships with clients to discuss federal tax issues
Develop effective methods to maximize client benefits
Provide tax consultations and communicate complex tax concepts
Continuously educate self on tax trends and practices
Benefits
Comprehensive health care plan including medical, dental, and vision
Retirement plan with 401k option
Basic, voluntary, and AD&D life insurance
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and public holidays
Maternity and paternity family leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Opportunities for training and development
'Work From Anywhere' flexibility
Additional wellness resources
Four weeks of paid time off
Twelve paid holidays including three floating holidays
Full Job Description
Due to continued growth, we are looking to add a Tax Manager to our Medina or Independence Ohio offices The Tax Manager has the exciting opportunity to join an experienced team of tax professionals and propel their accounting career forward.
The Tax Manager is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. In this role, the Tax Manager is charged with applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues, and recognizing and communicating potential risks and changes in the tax policy. In addition, Tax Manager will be involved in networking and business development.
Responsibilities
Ensures that clients comply with all applicable authorities, while minimizing tax and reporting burdens
Ensures tax team complies with all Firm policies and standards
Identifies when research is needed and clearly frames issues to be researched; concisely reports the analysis of research
Builds relationships with clients to discuss a variety of federal tax concerns
Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits
Advises and provides tax consultations, and communicate high-level tax concepts
Develops a strong knowledge base through continual education by tax research, reviewing trends, and other practices
Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
Manages engagement workflow, engagement team resources, and engagement billing
Leads and provides career guidance for the development and motivation of the tax team
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates
Provides technical tax advice and planning services to a portfolio of projects
Communicates with the IRS and state and local tax authorities
Requirements
5 - 8 years of prior experience in taxation
Prior supervisory experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax, Accounting or related field
CPA certification required
Experience with federal tax compliance, federal tax accounting and provisions, tax analysis, and tax research
Ability to be a person of influence utilizing strong leadership and mentoring skills
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Attention to detail and takes ownership
Professionalism, integrity, and a positive attitude
Proven success with business development and ability to challenge clients to reach their potential
Able to travel up to 25%
Benefits
Rea offers a wide variety of benefits to help support our employees' health, wellness and financial goals.
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
'Work From Anywhere' option
Wellness Resources
Four (4) weeks PTO
Twelve (12) paid holidays, of which three (3) are floating holidays
About Rea & Associates
Rea & Associates is a certified public accounting and consulting firm that provides tax, audit, and consulting services to clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, construction, and real estate. The firm was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in New Philadelphia, Ohio, with additional offices throughout Ohio. Rea & Associates is committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and has a reputation for delivering innovative solutions to complex business problems.
