Accounting Firm

Aitworks Inc

17h•$140,000 - $190,000•Remote

About The Position

A Japanese accounting firm in Teaneck, New Jersey, is seeking a Corporate Tax Senior Manager for a remote position. The Senior Manager prepares and reviews tax returns, tax provisions, transfer pricing analyses, and tax consultation services for clients. Senior Managers are critical members of engagement teams and typically serve as the primary client contact. They lead training and support the career development of tax Staff, Seniors, and Managers; manage small- to mid-size clients; contribute to business development and client relationships; and coordinate tax-unit or department activities to deliver quality client services.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, or a tax concentration within an accounting program, from an accredited college or university.
CPA or EA license.
10 or more years of tax service experience in a public accounting firm.
Experience preparing individual, business, benefit fund, real estate, and exempt organization tax returns.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with tax accounting software, Excel, and Word.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Business-level proficiency in English and Japanese.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask while managing people and projects.

Nice To Haves

Tax Manager experience.

Responsibilities

Apply accounting and tax-law knowledge to review complex corporate, dual-status and expatriate individual, and partnership tax returns.
Review letters prepared by Staff and Seniors for taxpayers to federal and state taxing jurisdictions on complex tax issues.
Deal directly with tax auditors on behalf of clients.
Research and interpret tax laws concerning complex issues arising from client transactions, audits, and tax filings; review and provide feedback on research prepared by Staff and Seniors.
Review and analyze transfer pricing studies prepared by Staff and Seniors, and prepare complex transfer pricing study analyses.
Review and analyze tax provisions prepared by Staff and Seniors, and prepare complex tax provisions for financial statements.
Lead client meetings, respond to client requests and concerns in a timely and effective manner, and provide consultation on tax matters.
Serve as the main client contact, maintain client satisfaction, and identify opportunities to provide additional professional services.
Communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing, to build business relationships.
Maintain and expand tax knowledge, keep abreast of current tax developments, and develop knowledge in specialized areas.
Plan and manage multiple tax engagements, oversee the work and time of self and team members, and ensure work meets deadlines and established budgets.
Promote positive working relationships in a diverse work environment and ensure team members are treated with respect.
Monitor the engagement team's effective use of technology.
Motivate, train, and coach team members and support their professional development.
Review and evaluate Staff, Seniors, and Managers, and provide timely performance feedback.
Coordinate with other departments to support cooperation between departments.
Manage and run engagements in consultation with Partners and Principals.
Participate in firm marketing and proposal efforts.
Participate in recruiting talent to the firm.