What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Sr. Manager (Partner Track) position at WatsonBarron Group?
TAX SENIOR MANAGER (Partner Track)
Partner Track - Public Accounting
Location : Union County, New Jersey (Easy GSP Exit 137 access)
HYBRID - WFH 3 days per week
Compensation : Commensurate with experience
Summer hours, excellent benefits, unlimited PTO
Senior Tax Manager (Partner Track)
About Our Client : Our client, a well-establised public accounting firm, currently has an exciting career opportunity in their Tax Group. They are dedicated to providing exceptional tax services to middle market clients, focusing on building long-term relationships and delivering value through proactive and innovative solutions.
Job Overview : Our client is seeking a highly experienced Tax Senior Manager to join their team on the partner track. This position is located in their Union County office and offers the opportunity to work with middle market clients while playing a key role in the growth and success of the firm. Importantly, there is no business development requirement to make partner.
Key Responsibilities :
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional service and value.
Supervise and mentor tax staff, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
Research tax issues and filing requirements that affect tax compliance.
Review tax returns and ensure accuracy and completeness.
Research complex tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations, and other relevant authorities / guidance.
Serve as the Engagement Manager on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverable development.
Identify opportunities to expand the scope of current engagements through identification of current client needs and target client requirements.
Actively participate in proposal development, at the direction of management, and take a lead role responding to requests for proposal.
Provide regular performance feedback as well as deliver timely performance evaluations.
Develop subordinates' technical and industry skills and encourage growth.
Demonstrate initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity, and independent thinking. Lead by example.
Qualifications :
Education : BS / BA in accounting preferred; MST preferred, CPA required.
Minimum of 10 years tax experience in public accounting.
Demonstrated writing skills a must; proposal development experience desired.
Demonstrated management skills.
Strong tax research and writing skills.
Proven competence with MS Office and tax compliance and research software.
Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.
Benefits :
Hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home 3 days per week.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Partner track opportunity with no business development requirement to make partner.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Summer hours, unlimited PTO, and excellent benefits.
Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
At WatsonBarron, we share a philosophy when it comes to recruiting - focus on people. Great companies, no matter the product or service, are run by people. We have made a commitment to the careers and businesses of those who lead. We seek out the best and the brightest in the accounting & finance industries and introduce them to clients with the highest expectations. We do this with a tireless commitment to detail. This commitment has made WatsonBarron the selected recruiter for many of the region's top professionals and ground-breaking companies. These range from incubator companies focused on technology and cutting-edge diagnostics, to Fortune 500 entertainment, pharmaceutical, consumer products, publishing, consulting, manufacturing, and financial services firms.
