Manager of Tax Services - Corporate Tax

Baker Tilly • Fort Lauderdale, FL

20d

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a Tax Manager to provide tax, accounting, and advisory services to small business clients. The role works closely with firm leadership, serves as a trusted client advisor, helps build the business, and contributes directly to the firm’s success. The manager also coaches and develops staff, supporting their technical and professional growth.

The position involves overseeing accounting, bookkeeping, and prepared or compiled financial statements; reviewing accounting records and reports; advising clients on accounting and business matters; and leading client engagements. The manager builds client relationships, resolves client issues, identifies opportunities for process improvement and additional services, and oversees engagement staffing, billing, collections, and profitability. The role also includes maintaining current knowledge of tax practices and laws, networking internally and externally, and participating in professional development and team development activities.

Baker Tilly describes opportunities for career growth, flexibility in how and where work is completed, autonomy over schedules and careers, and a work-life balance supported by social activities and team outings. Work location status should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional. The stated pay range is $90,000 to $134,400; actual compensation depends on relevant factors and work arrangements. Eligible employees may receive a compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA or JD required.
• Five or more years of experience providing federal and state tax compliance, accounting, and advisory services in a professional services firm.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience, including mentoring and counseling associates.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise others and provide exceptional client service.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current regarding applicable strategies.
• Ability to see both the big picture and details.
• Appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment.
• Sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely project completion.
• Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or advanced degree.
• Real estate industry experience.
• NFP industry experience.
• Healthcare industry experience.
• Private wealth industry experience.
• M&D industry experience.
• Oil and gas industry experience.
• FS industry experience.
• PE industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax, accounting, and advisory services to small business clients.
• Oversee accounting, bookkeeping, and preparation or compilation of financial statements.
• Review and analyze client accounting records and reports, provide analysis and consultation, and discuss accounting and business matters with clients.
• Deliver responsive, timely, professional, and accurate client service.
• Lead and plan client engagements and evaluate client service and implementation processes for efficiencies and internal control issues.
• Recommend business and process improvements based on clients’ operations, processes, and objectives.
• Manage and build client relationships, address and resolve client issues, and assist team leaders in researching and providing additional client services.
• Delegate and oversee team work by setting goals, providing resources, removing obstacles, and scheduling deadlines.
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal tax practices and laws.
• Assist with engagement staffing, billing, and collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Network and build relationships internally, with clients, and in the community.
• Pursue professional development and participate in firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Support team members’ growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
• Flexibility in how and where work is completed.
• Autonomy to own schedule and career through programs such as My Time Off, My Development, and Dress for Your Day.
• Social activities and team outings that encourage work-life balance.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager