The Manager (Tax) plays an integral role in our Tax Department by providing high quality tax services for clients and management of staff.
Responsibilities:
- Research complex tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance
- Perform technical tax review of assigned tax returns of varying complexity in a variety of industries
- Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, consulting, strategizing, researching, etc.
- Provide tax review, compliance and advisory services to individuals, partnerships, S corporations and/or corporations in a variety of industries
- Deliver high quality tax planning and advisory services to existing tax clients
- Manage multiple clients, budgets and production goals
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients and manage client accounts
- Supervise IRS, state, and local government tax audits, notices, and correspondence
- Provide review of a variety of returns, planning, research, and compliance
- Ensure top quality client service and oversees total engagement activity
- Train, supervise, and mentor staff along with reviewing and evaluating their work
- Support and assist managers in training and development of staff
- Recruitment of new and experienced staff
- Work closely with Tax Partners to satisfy the needs with planning compliance
- Understand and manage firm risk on tax services performed
- Contribute to practice development and professional networking and possess the ability to attract new clients
- Identify and sell additional services to existing clients
- Represent the firm in professional and service organizations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar field, Masters of Science in Taxation (MST), or similar degree preferred
- CPA license or JD required
- Has 2-3 years of demonstrated proficiency as a Manager in Public Accounting or equivalent experience. Minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience
- Advanced level tax research and preparation skills
- Ability to manage multiple engagements
- Maintains appropriate compliance with all Firm-wide policies and procedures
- Demonstrates excellence in Executive Presence, People Development, Leadership, and Professionalism
- Excellent analytical skills and judgment
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and client service oriented
We are proud to offer excellent opportunities for professional growth and accomplishment with a firm culture that encourages involvement in the community and personal success. We have a great work environment and a new office in Deerfield, IL. If you are interested in joining the MichaelSilver team, we encourage you to apply.