Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Director to add to their growing staff. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program, a choice of both SEC and closely held clients to work on across diverse industry groups, and fast track career progression.
Responsibilities:
Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity
Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry
Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time
Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary
Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the A&A Department with larger clients
Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions
Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner
Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms' clients
Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities
Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness
Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, development training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs
Accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made
Possesses a complete knowledge of the firms' philosophy and its opinions on tax matters
Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate
Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities
Responsible for the development, coaching and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants
Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs
Participates in reviews and evaluations of the tax department
Occasional travel for work at clients' offices, meetings, and seminars
Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week
Requirements
Qualifications:
Seven to ten years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research
At least two (2) years experience representing clients before taxing authorities
Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers
Bachelor's degree in accounting required, Master's degree in taxation preferred
Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills
A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required
Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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