Tax Manager

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000 team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our firsthand knowledge of the construction industry enables us to provide practical, real-world advice on how to improve overall performance and growth. We help clients in a wide range of specialties - from architecture to general contracting to roadbuilding and HVAC - successfully compete, grow and plan for the future.

Managers are responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, and assisting with scheduling, staffing, and coordinating workflow. Managers develop and train staff. Advanced technical skills with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required. The Construction tax department assumes all responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of the compliance and tax work.

Job Requirements:

• Assumes responsibilities for project management.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Monitors time budgets.
• Leads staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and returns prepared by staff.
• Anticipates problem areas and questions that will arise during the course of a project.
• Keeps Partner informed of all-important developments; analyzes problems and recommends solutions.
• Ensures that tax returns, and other compliance returns are prepared in accordance with professional and Firm standards.
• Coordinates progress reports and inquires with the relationship manager to keep the client updated.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in performance evaluations.
• Prepares invoices for clients and communicates details of the fees to clients and the consulting relationship manager.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the Firm’s philosophy and its opinions on financial matters.
• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Attention to client service and adding value to clients’ businesses is an integral part of the job requirements. Managers must demonstrate their ability to identify cross-selling opportunities and follow through with those opportunities or refer them to other professionals if necessary.
• Takes responsibility for accuracy of data entry, accumulation, and maintenance in all aspects of what we do as an accounting and consulting Firm.
• Learns through Mentor or other Partners proper delegation and management of workload and demonstrates ability to properly delegate and manage workload.

Experience and Education:

• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in tax, demonstrating a progression in complexity and scope required
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting required
• CPA license required
• Construction tax experience preferred  
• Demonstrated ability to lead other team members preferred
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing professional education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
• Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication and interpersonal skills.

HORNE Values…

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.  

We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member.  HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs. Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good.  Come join us at team HORNE!

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