Senior Tax Manager - CPA (PER957987)

About the role

An established CPA firm in Newark, NJ, offering a blend of expertise and personalized service to business owners, executives, and independent professionals, is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing engagements
• Review tax returns prepared by other staff
• 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 other efforts
• Assist in administrative functions as assigned by partners
• Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients
• Head departments as assigned by partners and manage departmental responsibilities
• Ensure firm policies and procedures are followed
• Understand engagement economics, including budgeting and profitability

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience working in public accounting or a CPA firm (required)
• Active CPA license (required)
• 10+ years of tax management experience
• Experience leading a tax team, including supervisory or management responsibilities and performance reviews
• 100% review of tax returns prepared by other staff, with comfort as the last sign-off
• Ability to plan, supervise, budget, bill, and complete tax engagements
• Ability to market the firm through business development and cross-selling services
• Exceptional client service and relationship-building skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach
• BA in Accounting or MA in Taxation

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% safe harbor match and profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Vacation and personal days
• Major holidays off