Senior Tax Manager - CPA (PER957987)

About the role

A Senior Tax Manager position is available at an established CPA firm in Newark, NJ. The ideal candidate will assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing engagements, review tax returns prepared by other staff, and manage a team of staff members.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing engagements.
• Review tax returns prepared by other staff.
• Plan the timing and assigning of staff to engagements.
• Review engagement documentation, resolve any technical problems, and keep the partner informed of all developments in the engagement.
• Prepare client billings, as requested by partners.
• Evaluate the performance of staff & senior accountants.
• Develop new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm.
• Market the firm as much as possible, by volunteering, public speaking, etc.
• Afford assistance in administrative functions, as assigned by the partners.
• Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.
• Senior Mangers/Managers usually will be head of departments as assigned by the partners and will be responsible for their department.
• Ensure that the firm’s policies & procedures are followed.
• Understand the economics of an engagement, including going over budget and making a profit on engagements.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience working in public accounting / CPA firm (REQUIRED)
• Active CPA license REQUIRED
• 10+ year of tax management experience
• Lead Tax Team. Supervisory or management of staff to include performance reviews
• 100% review of tax returns prepared by other staff. Must be comfortable reviewing as the last sign off.
• Ability to plan, supervise, budget, bill and complete tax engagements
• Ability to market the firm through business development efforts and cross-selling of firm services
• Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills with detail orientation

Qualifications

• BA in Accounting or MA in Taxation

Skills

• Proficiency in tax preparation software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

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

Pay

The firm offers competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The firm operates Monday through Friday, with standard work hours.