Cherry Bekaert LLP

Tax Senior Manager

Cherry Bekaert LLP$120K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Master’s preferred
  • Active CPA license
  • Minimum 7 years of public accounting experience
  • At least 2 years in a managerial role
  • Strong knowledge of C and S Corporation, LLC, and Partnership taxation
  • Experience with pass-through entity taxation
  • Familiarity with complex individual and estate tax planning

Responsibilities

  • Manage client tax compliance and anticipate issues
  • Review complex individual and partnership tax returns
  • Assist high net-worth individuals with estate and trust tax planning
  • Utilize strong project management skills to lead engagements
  • Train and develop junior tax staff
  • Provide exceptional client service and communication
  • Oversee workflow and deadlines in a dynamic environment

Benefits

  • Focus on inclusion, collaboration, and respect
  • Opportunities for innovative and engaging work
  • Support for career growth and professional development
  • Comprehensive total rewards package
  • Flexible work-life balance
  • Access to professionals from diverse backgrounds
Full Job Description
The successful candidate will manage the client's tax compliance needs, anticipate tax and business issues, and recognize tax planning opportunities. Candidates should be accustomed to working as the main point of contact with the client and will be comfortable in managing workflows, deadlines, deliverables, and client communications. This role will also be responsible for training and developing less experienced professional staff.

As a Tax Senior Manager, you will:
  • Solve problems for middle-market clients in industries such as manufacturing, real estate and construction, professional services, and others
  • Manage engagements and providing knowledgeable review of complex individual and partnership returns
  • Build and serve our high net-worth individual clients with estate, gift and trust tax planning and compliance needs
  • Leverage strong project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication abilities
  • Lead tax staff, seniors, and managers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Demonstrate superior client service skills


What you bring to the role:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Master's preferred
  • Must be CPA certified with an active CPA license
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in public accounting with a minimum of 2 years of managerial experience
  • Strong background and understanding of C and S Corporation, LLC, and Partnership taxation
  • Demonstrated background in working with pass-through entity taxation
  • Preferred partnership experience includes entity structuring, operating agreement review and consultation, compliance, allocations, partner transactions and related matters
  • Experience with complex individual tax compliance and planning as well as estate tax compliance and planning are a plus


What you can expect from us:
  • Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
  • The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
  • A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
  • Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
  • Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
  • Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures


Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:
"we had a Tax Director, Greg Starkey, and a Tax Manager (soon to be promoted), Cory Sharpe, give their 2 week notice. I think we can substantiate the need for a new senior manager." - Tricia Chow

About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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