Tax Manager

About the role

This Tax Manager role is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about tax and looking to step into a highly visible role with sophisticated clients. You would be joining a family-oriented office in Chattanooga while receiving support from seasoned industry professionals in the market and offering mentorship to Staff and Senior team members. The Manager views the development and training of team members as a very important part of career growth and necessary to advance to senior management level positions within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Act as a go-to resource for research, technical, and reporting issues for clients
• Identify and assist with implementation of tax planning and saving strategies for clients
• Represent clients before the IRS and state tax authorities
• Prepare and/or review individual and business tax returns
• Manage multiple tax engagements and supervise staff
• Build strong team relationships and satisfy other functions as needs arise
• Provide mentorship opportunities to Staff and Senior Accountants as well as seasonal interns
• Work diligently building relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations to foster a long-term partnership between the JHM Tax Department and external clients
• Alert high-performing individuals to client needs for possible expansion of services to other JHM service lines
• Adhere to JHM’s defined processes and procedures including the firm's policy on privacy and client confidentiality

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required
• 5+ years of public accounting experience required
• CPA preferred
• Proficient with tax software such as ProSystems and RIA (a plus)
• Experience with tax aspects of business transaction issues, including shareholder transactions, etc.
• Experience with mentoring, training, and developing tax professionals

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Rx and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid-Time-Off policy
• 401(K) with employer match
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Continuing Professional Education and CPA Exam Mentor Programs
• Work from home policy