Cannabis Tax Senior

WithumSmith+Brown•Burlington, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Withum's Tax Services Group is comprised of tax specialists dedicated to ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting obligations and minimizing tax liabilities. They leverage a deep understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, along with their affiliation with HLB International, to develop cost-effective tax strategies globally. Their services encompass Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, International, and Private Client services. As a Cannabis Tax Senior, you will be based in our Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York City, or Rhode Island office. You will collaborate with an integrated team of experienced CPAs and industry leaders. This role involves taking a leading role in all tax engagement aspects, supervising and mentoring staff, and cultivating client relationships. Withum's culture emphasizes teamwork, client service excellence, and the "Withum Way," which promotes personal and professional growth for all stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Licensed CPA, or working towards CPA certification
3-5 years of prior experience working in the tax department of a public accounting
Excellent analytical and technical tax skills
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management
Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, and strong attention to detail
Ability to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Masters of Science in Taxation is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Preparing complex individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns
Reviewing mid-level complexity individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns prepared by tax staff for accuracy
Researching and drafting memorandum involving complex tax matters
Identifying tax planning opportunities
Handling and resolve tax controversies
Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines
Providing supervision, training and support to the engagement staff and promote open communication to the engagement partner and manager