Senior Tax Manager - CPA - On-Site (PER957987)

About the role

An established CPA firm in Newark, NJ is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join their team. The Senior Tax Manager will assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing engagements, while also reviewing tax returns prepared by other staff, assigning tasks, and ensuring engagement documentation is thorough and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Plan the timing and assign staff to engagements
• Review engagement documentation, resolve technical problems, and keep the partner informed of developments
• Prepare client billings as requested by partners
• Evaluate the performance of staff and senior accountants
• Develop new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm
• Market the firm through volunteering, public speaking, and business development efforts
• Assist in administrative functions as assigned by the partners
• Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients
• Head departments as assigned by the partners and ensure departmental responsibilities are met
• Ensure the firm's policies and procedures are followed
• Understand the economics of engagements, including budget adherence and profitability

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience working in public accounting or a CPA firm
• Active CPA license
• 10+ years of tax management experience
• Experience leading a tax team, including supervisory or management of staff and performance reviews
• 100% review of tax returns prepared by other staff; comfortable with final sign-off responsibility
• Ability to plan, supervise, budget, bill, and complete tax engagements
• Ability to market the firm through business development and cross-selling of services
• Exceptional client service and ability to develop and maintain excellent client relationships
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills with a high attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Master’s degree in Taxation

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% safe harbor match
• Profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Major holidays off