Tax Manager- Agribusiness

About the role

Managers may work as the engagement lead or under the supervision of Senior Managers, depending on the client engagement. This role primarily serves agricultural clients, including farming operations, ranches, agribusinesses, family-owned agricultural entities, and related businesses. Managers should understand agricultural operations and advise clients on tax matters unique to the industry, such as farm income averaging, depreciation strategies, equipment purchases, land transactions, entity structures, succession planning, government program payments, and multi-entity operations. Managers may also serve as the Relationship Manager (RM) for direct clients, acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day tax and accounting matters.

Responsibilities

• Reviews mid to high-level business and individual income tax returns, including those for agricultural producers, agribusinesses, farm owners, and related entities.
• Advises clients on tax planning, compliance, and business-related tax matters, with a focus on agriculture-specific opportunities.
• Provides proactive planning related to equipment purchases, depreciation, land acquisitions, entity structures, succession planning, and other industry-specific tax strategies.
• Understands agricultural operations, including crop production, livestock operations, land ownership arrangements, and related agribusiness activities.
• Oversees tax research projects and manages tax engagements within established deadlines.
• Assists clients with tax implications of government program payments, conservation programs, and other agricultural incentives.
• Manages client relationships and serves as a key point of contact for day-to-day tax and accounting questions.
• Reviews, trains, and mentors Senior Associates and Associates.
• Provides feedback to Senior Managers and Shareholders.
• Supports business development and growth efforts within the agriculture industry.
• Utilizes cloud-based technology and other tax software.
• Performs client billings for services provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business required; Bachelor’s in Accounting preferred.
• 7+ years of tax accounting experience managing staff.
• Licensed CPA or CMA preferred.
• Prior experience serving agricultural clients, farming operations, ranches, or agribusinesses preferred.
• Knowledge of agriculture-related tax matters, including depreciation strategies, farm income averaging, government program payments, succession planning, and multi-entity structures.
• Strong technology, communication, organization, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
• Group term life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible time off and paid leave program