Manager - Tax

Responsibilities

• Develops and strengthens long-term relationships with client contacts
• Develops and is accountable for the engagement work plan and ensures assigned tasks and responsibilities are achieved in accordance with firm quality control practices and procedures, Code of Professional Conduct, and all applicable standards
• Considers matters related to acceptance and continuance of engagement
• Advises, coaches, and supports team members including providing consistent recognition and encouragement to team members to increase retention and utilization
• Evaluates the performance of staff, seniors, and supervisors
• Structures work teams to successfully meet client expectations and help develop strong client partnerships
• Works in consultation with the PIC to anticipate project issues, assesses alternatives, and takes appropriate measure to resolve engagement issues
• Identifies opportunities to improve engagement profitability
• Identifies client needs/opportunities to sell additional value-added services
• Supports the partner group in the development and planning of practice objectives
• Develops functional specialization and or industry expertise
• Supports the partner group in developing new initiatives to increase retention, meet resourcing needs (including recruitment interviews), utilization and people development
• Builds strong coaching skills
• Actively pursues self-development

Qualifications

• Licensed CPA
• Accounting degree
• 5-7 years of public accounting experience
• Strong technical knowledge and project management skills
• Strong client relationship skills
• A developing area in a field of expertise and industry profile
• A strong knowledge of firm products and services
• A sound understanding of market trends
• Strong team management skills – the ability to lead, motivate and coach teams of people
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop less experienced team members
• Active role in professional, civic, and charitable organizations
• Motivated: learn, develop your career, and succeed
• Client minded: friendly, professional, and a problem solver
• Collaborative: you value a team-oriented atmosphere