What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at DesRoches & Company, CPAs?
Advancement and opportunity await at DesRoches & Company, CPAs, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We are currently seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our team of growing professionals. The ideal candidate has a path to firm ownership and the ability to gain financial security while maintaining work/life balance and living in in a great community. Our philosophy is to provide staff with the tools and resources they need to be their best. Empowerment is a core value in our approach to developing staff members. We view each individual as a valuable member of our firm and care about them on a professional and a personal level.
Our firm specializes in providing a full range of tax and accounting services to many diversified businesses, individuals and trusts. With a team of approximately 30 professionals, we are proud to provide outstanding service to our clients while providing rewarding careers for our staff. We are passionate about the clients we serve, the work we do and building a firm culture that values exceptional client service, the development of other team members and work life balance.
As Tax Manager, you will:
- Work closely with our clients and alongside the Partners and professional staff.
- Monitor and manage workflows, deliverables, deadlines and work in a fast pace environment.
- Build and develop relationships with our clients including tax planning to ensure the maximum tax benefit is achieved in compliance with federal and state income taxes.
- Coach, develop and mentor staff members to assist in enhancing their skills and developing their careers ensuring business, individual and trust returns are completed accurately and timely.
- Review, approve and sign tax returns for release to clients.
- Responsible for managing client billings.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Master’s degree is preferred.
- CPA Certified and active license required.
- 6 years’ minimum experience in public accounting and 2 years managing experience.
- Experience preparing and reviewing complex federal corporate (C and S), multi-state, partnership, individual, and estate and trust returns.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with a proactive approach to problem solving and attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of IRS practice and procedures.
- Ability to manage government correspondence and coordinate a tax audit.
- Ability to develop and apply policies and procedures for an effective tax practice.
- Excellent communication skills with sound judgement dealing with staff and clients effectively both verbally and written.
- Technology – Intermediate to Proficient with Microsoft 365 and CS Professional Suite including Ultratax, Planner CS, File Cabinet, Practice CS, CheckPoint, and Fixed Assets. Also, experience with Caseware, SurePep, and Quickbooks.
Full Compensation Overview:
- Competitive Salary Commensurate with Experience and Ability
- Opportunity for advancement with Partner track possibilities
- Work/Life balance (average 52 hours/week during busy season)
- 220 Hours of PTO annually Flexible Scheduling Options
- Annual Incentive based bonus program
- Relocation bonus for the ideal candidate
- Retirement plan 401(k) with employer contribution
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long term disability
- Life insurance
- At least 40 hours of continuing education annually
Work Location - Onsite
DesRoches & Company is dedicated to creating a supportive employment environment irrespective of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or non-disqualifying disability.
