Senior Tax Manager

About the role

As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration. The firm helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, they provide leaders with deep industry knowledge, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, CohnReznick serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. The firm is hybrid, expecting thoughtful in‑person collaboration, with professionals encouraged to be in the office on average three days a week. CohnReznick’s mission is to create opportunity, value, and trust for clients, people, and communities, investing in a robust Total Rewards package that includes generous PTO, flexible work, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and paid volunteer time.

Responsibilities

• Lead reviewer of high-level technical returns, train staff, tax planning and compliance as needed.
• Serve as the Engagement Manager on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, final deliverable development, and billing and collections.
• Develop a detailed engagement work plan, illustrating budgets and schedules.
• Monitor project status against the work plan and communicate schedule adjustments to CohnReznick management.
• Develop a professional relationship with the client. Gain the respect and confidence of the client by consistently demonstrating supreme customer service, quality work products, and professional integrity.
• Serve as the prime point-of-contact to the client. Ensure that the client is fully informed of engagement progress and logistics.
• Gain the respect and confidence of the CohnReznick team through effective client management, timely and accurate communication, and clear and concise team direction.
• Prepare timely and accurate bills for professional services rendered.

Requirements

• Education: BS/BA in accounting; CPA required
• Minimum 8+ years tax & accounting experience in public accounting
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax skills including knowledge of IRC code and regulations
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Computer expertise including knowledge of tax‑preparation software and an understanding of the impact of technology
• Strong research skills
• Proven technical skills with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook; audit software, ProSystems or GoSystems, and CCH Engagement experience a plus
• Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi‑task

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible work environment
• Expanded parental leave
• Extensive learning & development opportunities
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Expanded and inclusive parental benefits
• Access to best‑in‑class learning and development platforms

Pay

In Virginia, the salary range for a Tax Senior Manager is $150,000 to $230,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position; professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.