Senior Tax Manager
CFS · Newtown, CT · 3 days ago
Accounting$110k–$130k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Perform final reviews of completed tax returns before filing and client delivery.
- Review complex individual and business tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Verify calculations, disclosures, supporting schedules, and tax treatment.
- Identify technical tax issues and areas requiring correction or additional analysis.
- Communicate review comments and required adjustments to preparers.
- Research federal and state tax matters as needed.
- Ensure returns meet firm quality-control standards.
- Minimize filing errors and compliance risks through detailed review procedures.
- Support tax workflow management and return prioritization during peak periods.
- Collaborate with tax staff to help meet critical filing deadlines.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced preparers when needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA strongly preferred.
- Extensive public accounting tax experience.
- Prior experience as a Senior Tax Manager, Tax Manager, or Senior Tax Reviewer.
- Significant experience reviewing complex individual and business tax returns.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state tax compliance requirements.
- Ability to work independently with minimal training or supervision.
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Experience working within a CPA firm environment.
- Familiarity with professional tax software platforms is a plus.