Senior Tax Manager

About the role

Our client is one of Nebraska’s largest local CPA firms, founded in 1959, known for innovation, intelligence, and integrity. They provide specialized knowledge and effective results to clients while emphasizing continual improvement, cutting-edge technology, and refined efficiency. The firm values relationships, integrity, and a motivated work ethic, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented, and fun environment that supports work-life balance.

Who we’re looking for

• Licensed CPA
• Accounting degree
• 10 or more years of public accounting experience
• Strong technical knowledge and project management skills
• Strong client relationship skills
• Developing area of expertise and industry profile
• Strong knowledge of firm products and services
• Sound understanding of market trends
• Strong team management skills – ability to lead, motivate, and coach teams
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop less experienced team members
• Active role in professional, civic, and charitable organizations
• Client-minded: friendly, professional, and a problem solver
• Collaborative: values a team-oriented atmosphere

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture long-term relationships with client senior management
• Develop solutions for clients and champion the implementation of ideas
• Review and confirm engagement objectives, scope, and work plan with client
• Identify engagement resource requirements and ensure the most appropriate resources are assigned
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve complex engagement issues
• Seek regular client assessment of engagement progress and overall feedback on performance/value add
• Develop engagement budgets for review by the assignment partner; monitor realization, utilization, and accounts receivable progress
• Work with the partner group to generate leads, contacts, and sales, including developing and closing assignment proposals
• Manage the group to ensure profitability in the short and long term
• Support the partner team in identifying and promoting the development of new delivery capabilities and/or channels to satisfy evolving market requirements
• Support the partner team in the development and planning of practice unit strategy, objectives, and budgets
• Develop a specialty niche in which technical knowledge is relied upon heavily by the firm
• Identify and develop new initiatives to increase retention, meet resourcing needs, utilization, and people development
• Build on strong coaching skills to mentor key talented managers in the business
• Share and transfer knowledge and skills to the team
• Engage in ongoing personal development

Benefits

• Reduced Required Hours
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• PTO & Parental Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Flex Fridays (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
• Bonus opportunities
• Recognition and incentive programs
• Casual / “Dress for your Day” dress code
• Busy season perks including catered meals, office competitions, and activities
• Fun activities like family parties, holiday party, and the annual golf & spa outing
• Limited travel
• Referral bonus program