Manager, Tax

About the role

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. The Tax team helps clients navigate a complex tax landscape with clarity and confidence, offering practical, forward-thinking guidance tailored to each client's goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance and advisory services for individuals (Forms 1040, 1040-NR), partnerships (Form 1065), and corporations (Forms 1120, 1120-S) across various industries
• Conduct in-depth research on complex tax matters, apply insights to client engagements, and communicate findings through well-structured written reports
• Review tax return preparations completed by other staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards
• Engage proactively with senior client stakeholders to identify tax issues, offer insights, and implement practical solutions
• Drive client service excellence by setting high standards for responsiveness and quality, fostering long-term relationships as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in client success
• Support client growth and retention through strategic planning and business development
• Contribute to business development by helping with proposals, showcasing firm value, and supporting client acquisition
• Mentor and manage tax professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support to build a high-performing, collaborative team
• Manage resources, budgets, and project workflows to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure the timely, cost-effective delivery of client engagements
• Maintain technical expertise through ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE), ensuring compliance and staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes
• Contribute to thought leadership by authoring technical publications and leading internal training sessions to elevate firm-wide knowledge and capabilities
• Represent the firm at industry events and networking forums, enhancing brand visibility and cultivating new business opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• 5+ years of relevant progressive tax experience in public accounting, or a combination of corporate tax and public accounting
• CPA License
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings. Travel may include overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• 5+ years of relevant progressive tax experience in public accounting, or a combination of corporate tax and public accounting
• CPA License
• Master's Degree in related field preferred

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings

Benefits

• Robust total rewards program
• Flexible work environment
• Group health plan benefits such as medical, dental, vision, tax-savings plans, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, holidays, and parental leave
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

Pay

The salary range for this role is $118,700 to $174,020 per year, based on experience, education, and skill set. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work arrangements.