Senior 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 clearly 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
• 7+ years of relevant progressive tax experience in public accounting, or a combination of corporate tax and public accounting
• Current and valid CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings. Travel may include overnight stays.
• Master's Degree in related field (optional)

Qualifications

• Experience managing tax compliance and advisory services for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
• Proven ability to conduct in-depth research on complex tax matters and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong review skills to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Effective communication and engagement with senior client stakeholders.
• Experience driving client service excellence and fostering long-term relationships.
• Background in business development and proposal preparation.
• Ability to mentor and manage a team of tax professionals.
• Knowledge of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements and industry trends.
• Experience in representing the firm at industry events and networking forums.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to stay current with industry regulations and trends.

Benefits

• Robust total rewards program and 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.
• Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $134,000 to $227,920, 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

Flexible work schedule to accommodate client engagements and internal meetings. Travel may include overnight stays.