Tax ManagerNienow & Tierney

We're looking for someone with 7-15 years of experience as a Tax Manager to be responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients' tax returns whether prepared personally or by supervision of others. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required. The Tax Manager may have input on any tax issue presented. 

• Interfaces directly with clients without partner involvement. 

• Schedules and oversees field work and preparation of compilation and review financial statement engagements.  

• Reviews tax returns and financial statements and enforces competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and excellence in firm standards. 

• Prepares complex business and individual tax returns and tax planning without partner involvement.

• Reviews financial statement reports, including footnotes ready for partner signature. 

• Performs the broadest range of accounting tasks so that direct participation of partners is kept to a minimum. 

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.  

• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns, and tax research and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.  

• Acts as a resource for tax preparers and staff on specific tax issues and/or questions. 

• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firm’s clients. 

• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before appropriate tax authorities.

• Works to develop responsibility, train staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.

• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and it’s opinions on tax matters. 

• Maintains a knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax and other legislation that can affect the business climate.

• Participates in firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community, and industry activities. 

• Signs and issues select tax returns 

• Friendly and able to present with clients and co-workers in a professional manner 

• Ability and desire to continually improve accounting and tax knowledge

• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to problem solve, strong critical thinking and decision-making skills 

• Interest in examining the firm's processes for better efficiency and effectiveness 

• Highly organized

• Experienced in the development of staff, providing leadership and mentoring

• Business development, networking, and building a book of business 

• Responsible for leading and overseeing assigned aspects of firm management and initiatives 

• Tax and financial statement projects are complete and ready for partner signature  

• Experienced in preparing and leading team meetings

• Occasional same day travel for work at client's offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle. 

• Overtime work required from January to April 15, a maximum of 55 hours per week. Occasional overtime work is required throughout the remainder of the year.