Tax Manager

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Manager

Overview: <p>Possesses the ability to assume full responsibility for directing engagements and special assignments and has the enhanced capability of supervising a number of engagements simultaneously.<br /><br /></p> <ul> <li>Oversees the performance of client service and all related activity.</li> <li>Performs all tasks related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished by the engagement team within the budgeted time. This role takes on responsibility for the professional and technical development of the staff through on-the-job-interaction and leading in-house training.</li> <li>Develops a list of potential referral sources in an effort to bring new business to the firm and is involved in community activities for the purposes of business development and cross-selling the firm&rsquo;s services.</li> <li>Developing expertise in one or more specific industry areas.</li> <li>Building the capacity to assist the partners/managing directors in assuming overall responsibilities in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: engagement management &amp; client service, sales, practice development, marketing, cross selling, discipline &amp; industry expertise, external activities &amp; networking, leadership, people development, and strategic business planning.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.</li> <li>Complies with pronouncements of professional and other regulatory groups, and enlightens and teaches the impact of such pronouncements to all staff.&nbsp;</li> <li>Recognizes complex technical issues, uses strategic decision-making skills and reaches appropriate conclusions</li> <li>Develops industry expertise and stays abreast of industry news; contributes to staff development by sharing industry knowledge</li> <li>Recognizes complex technical issues, reaches appropriate conclusions and applies authority to support conclusions.</li> <li>Effectively communicates all technical material to clients, verbally and in writing&nbsp;</li> <li>Proficient in use of necessary discipline software and applications.</li> <li>Ensures top quality client service and oversees performance of engagement activity</li> <li>Participates in client related planning, including the preparation and ongoing management of budgets</li> <li>Recognizes needs and issues pertinent to client activity and follows through to implementation.</li> <li>Maintains designated chargeable hours for the year (determined by Geography &amp; Discipline leaders)</li> <li>Maintains effective realization rates of fees (determined by Geography &amp; Discipline leaders)&nbsp;</li> <li>Assists partner in managing effective billing and collections</li> <li>Appropriately manages risk and ensures quality control procedures are being executed on all engagement activities</li> <li>Ensures efficient and profitable execution of engagement financial management&nbsp;</li> <li>Builds client relationships; maintains smooth working relationship with clients and solicits client input on satisfaction</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li> <p style="margin: 0px;">Education</p> <ul> <li> <div style="margin: 0px;">Minimum Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or other recognized business credential</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin: 0px;">Bachelor&rsquo;s in Accounting (for Audit or Tax)</div> </li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Experience</p> <ul> <li> <div style="margin: 0px;">5-8 years in relevant position</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin: 0px;">Public accounting or other professional services environment preferred</div> </li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">License / Certification</p> <ul> <li> <div style="margin: 0px;">Must be a CPA&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin: 0px;">Must maintain required CPE credits annually</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin: 0px;">May need other industry or specialization certification for&nbsp; specific positions</div> </li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Legal / Compliance</p> <ul> <li> <div style="margin: 0px;">Must complete firm wide Non-Compete, Non Solicitation agreements or similar applicable documents</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin: 0px;">Must complete acknowledgement of Corporate Policy and Compliance Manual</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin: 0px;">Must complete acknowledgement of Employee Manual document</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin: 0px;">Must complete acknowledgement of Independence Guidelines and Ethical Standards document</div> </li> <li> <div style="margin: 0px;">Government engagements require ability to obtain a security clearance from the United States government</div> </li> </ul> </li> </ul>