RSM's Financial Services practice serves a range of clients in the asset management, capital markets, financial institutions, specialty finance and insurance industries. On this particular team, you'll work with clients in the asset management industry with a focus on private equity funds, hedge funds and/or FoF clients utilizing top in-field technology and national resources. Our team focuses on tax compliance and tax consulting for some of the most complex and well-known funds in the industry.
As a Tax Senior Manager, you will be responsible for the following job duties, which are centered around three core concepts: Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value quality tax advice and seek to expand services to Asset Management clients
- May have people leadership responsibilities
- Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
- Drive growth and profitability to the Asset Management practice by generating new revenue on existing client portfolio, cross selling and identifying new clients for the tax practice
- Serving as Tax client service coordinator while developing and executing the firm's client service plan
- Advise clients on a full spectrum of RSM's tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities
- Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
- Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach
- Manage client needs in conjunction with cross-functional engagement teams across the tax practice (e.g. state & local tax, international tax, tax technology, tax mergers & acquisitions, etc.)
- Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university
- 8+ years of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or a large national, regional or local accounting firm; or equivalent in industry or with a law firm
- One of the following is required: active CPA license in the state of residence or primary office; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; or active Attorney license
- Extensive tax compliance & consulting experience serving Asset Management clients
- Strong working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
- Ability to manage and grow a book of business
- Proven track record simultaneously managing multiple projects and client engagement teams from start-to-end
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (master's in accounting, Taxation, or MBA)
- Proven track record generating new business and extend service opportunities
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $126,100 - $253,000
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
