Tax Manager - Japanese Business Services

Your Role

You will have high level of demonstrated technical proficiency to review and develop lesser experienced staff in the areas of client engagement management and applied technical knowledge in individual, trust, partnership, corporate, federal, state, and local tax returns, estimated payments and extensions, and federal and state tax audits.

Determine appropriate tax objectives, scope and methodology and actively participate in decision making with client’s management to understand the broader impact of current decisions and possible solutions.

Effectively leverage available technology and other resources to maximize technical application to project, and holds the engagement team to the same standard.

Serve as the primary engagement manager with economic responsibilities for billing, realization, and collections.

Develop and execute a practice development plan which includes networking, new client development and client expansion activities.

Stay abreast on the latest developments tax trends and legislation, along with any Firm standards and policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent, related tax experience in public accounting; specializing with clients in the manufacturing and distribution industries
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• CPA or Bar License required
• Prior experience working with multi-state, internationally active middle-market clients is helpful
• Demonstrated experience in engagement management, e.g. project planning, managing and developing staff, technical tax execution, review and billing
• Japanese language skills required - verbal and written

What Makes Us Different?

We are a relatively jerk-free firm with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.

We are committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity.

We offer a robust benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible benefits plans
• Business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use
• Discretionary bonus plan