Manager, Federal Income Tax Consulting

Ryan•Plano, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager is responsible for managing a team of consultants that provide review and audit services to clients and ensuring that they are identifying and pursuing tax recovery opportunities. The manager will oversee ongoing projects and interactions between team members, clients, and taxing jurisdictions and be responsible for reviewing and evaluating all aspects of an engagement. In addition, the Manager is responsible for making appeal recommendations and managing the appeal process for relevant clients. The Manager is responsible for creating positive team member experiences, which lead to excellent client service and drive revenue and profit for the company. A successful Manager will be able to work on multiple engagements, manage key client relationships, and drive revenue and profit for the company, and mentor and develop junior team members to help them progress in their careers. This position is responsible for leading a group of indirect project team members and may require managing direct reports.

Requirements

Four-year college degree from an accredited institution in practice-relevant area with 5+ years practice-relevant experience, including 1+ year of management experience (formal or informal).
Must have excellent organization and time management skills, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn and be a team player.
Beginner’s knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Create a positive team member experience.
Leads team in developing project workplans and scheduling associated project deliverables.
Acts as a mentor, guiding team members on their career paths.
Builds strong relationships with clients and with the firm’s leadership.
Travels to client locations to gather information.
Performs as the oversight to the quality of work performed by the team for clients.
Prepares and conducts client presentations.
Assists with client billing and financial forecasting.
Responds to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
When necessary, defends client tax positions in court.
Maintains a professional and positive attitude at all times, being a team player and able to multitask and adjust to changing priorities.
Manages complex income tax projects, especially in the Tax Accounting Methods area as well as other federal tax planning opportunities
Works effectively in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
Handles tasks in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy.
Handles and safeguards confidential information and sensitive material.
Possesses solid analytical aptitude, research, and problem-solving skills.
Utilizes strong grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
Reviews documentation and researches issues as needed.
Effectively delegates work among team.
Prepares Forms 3115 and statements required as project deliverables.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requires limited supervisory responsibilities, including training peers and checking work for accuracy and completeness.