Tax Manager (Business + Individual)
The Role
As a Tax Leader at Lucas Horsfall, you will lead and manage all phases of business (1120, 1120S, 1120S) and individual client tax advisory and compliance engagements. You will manage clients independently and carry out your outstanding project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. You will perform technical reviews of business and individual returns, participate in training and supervision of staff, conduct tax research, and advise on tax matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform initial and/or final review of manager, tax senior, tax staff and intern work products.
- Act as primary client point of contact for the firm.
- Identify opportunities for value added services for clients by staying abreast of their business needs.
- Communicate staffing and workload issues to Resource Planning.
- Review and confirm assignment objectives, scope, and work plan with client.
- Resolve work product issues using firm resources.
- Contribute to the development and management of comprehensive strategies to identify and meet all client needs.
- Identify and research technical issues to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
- Coach and mentor staff to assist with enhancing their skills and further develop their career.
- Identify and pursue new clients and identify any additional needs to cross sell other firm products and services to existing clients.
- Support the partner team in the development and planning of strategy, objectives, and budgets.
- Prepare and/or review monthly client bills.
- Anticipate, identify, and resolve complex tax-technical issues.
- Effectively manage expectations, internal and external, concerning changes in project deliverables and/or deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 5-10+ years of tax prep & review experience
- Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Self-motivator with the ability to multi-task and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
- A strong desire toward career advancement and goal toward future firm ownership
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed and currently active CPA
- Strong background in individual taxation
- Consultative/Advising Experience
- Knowledge of CCH Axcess Tax and Lacerte
- Flexible PTO
- Excellent Voluntary Insurance Options
- 401(k) Matching
- Discretionary Bonus
- Commitment to Professional Development
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in our clients' lives
- Basic contact information
- Resume/CV and optional cover letter upload
- Work eligibility, credentials, and compensation
- Voluntary demographic & self-ID questions
What We Offer
How to Apply
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Additional Information
For further questions or inquiries about the role, please reach out to Aidan Jebson, Sr. Recruiter at ajebson@ascendtogether.com.
The pay range for this role is $135,000 - $200,000+ per year. This range includes the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors, including experience, education, and/or skill level.