Position Summary:

The Senior Tax Manager at our public accounting firm will oversee and manage the tax compliance, planning, and reporting for a diverse client base. This role involves developing tax strategies, ensuring tax compliance, and providing tax planning services to optimize clients' tax positions. The Senior Tax Manager will also play a key role in mentoring junior staff and supporting the overall tax function within the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement tax strategies that align with clients' financial goals.
• Advise clients on tax implications of business decisions and strategies.
• Identify and manage tax risks and opportunities, ensuring clients remain compliant while optimizing their tax positions.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns for clients.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and auditors on behalf of clients.
• Supervise the tax accounting process for clients, including the preparation of tax provisions and deferred tax calculations.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of tax information in clients' financial statements.
• Collaborate with clients' finance teams to ensure alignment of tax and accounting treatments.
• Manage and coordinate tax audits for clients, including preparation of necessary documentation and responses to inquiries.
• Negotiate with tax authorities on behalf of clients.
• Lead and mentor the tax team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Develop and maintain a high level of expertise within the team through ongoing training and professional development.
• Stay current with changes in tax laws and regulations, ensuring clients adapt to new requirements.
• Implement processes and systems to ensure ongoing compliance with tax regulations for clients.
• Provide tax-related support for clients' business initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, international expansion, and other strategic projects.
• Conduct tax research and analysis to support clients' business decisions and transactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in tax, with significant experience in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Strong experience in tax compliance, planning, and strategy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in tax software and financial reporting systems.