Manager, Tax

Forvis Mazars, LLP•Asheville, NC

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About The Position

The Tax team helps clients navigate complex tax matters by providing practical, forward-thinking guidance tailored to their goals. The Manager, Tax oversees tax compliance and advisory services for individuals, partnerships, and corporations across a variety of industries. The role includes researching complex tax matters, communicating findings in written reports, and reviewing tax returns prepared by other staff for accuracy and regulatory compliance. The manager works proactively with senior client stakeholders to identify tax issues and implement practical solutions, while fostering long-term client relationships and supporting client growth and retention. The position also contributes to proposals, client acquisition, thought leadership, and industry networking. Internally, the manager mentors and manages tax professionals, oversees resources, budgets, and project workflows, and maintains technical expertise through continuing education and awareness of regulatory changes. Travel for client engagements and internal meetings may include overnight stays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant progressive tax experience in public accounting, or a combination of corporate tax and public accounting.
CPA license.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings, potentially including overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage tax compliance and advisory services for individuals (Forms 1040, 1040-NR), partnerships (Form 1065), and corporations (Forms 1120, 1120-S) across a variety of industries.
Research complex tax matters, apply findings to client engagements, and communicate results through well-structured written reports.
Review tax return preparations completed by other staff for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Engage with senior client stakeholders to identify tax issues, offer insights, and implement practical solutions.
Promote client service excellence through responsiveness and quality, building long-term relationships as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
Support client growth and retention through strategic planning and business development.
Help prepare proposals, showcase the firm’s value, and support client acquisition.
Mentor and manage tax professionals through coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
Manage resources, budgets, and project workflows to address scheduling conflicts and deliver engagements on time and cost-effectively.
Maintain technical expertise through Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and stay current on industry trends and regulatory changes.
Author technical publications and lead internal training sessions to contribute to thought leadership and firm-wide knowledge.
Represent the firm at industry events and networking forums to increase brand visibility and cultivate business opportunities.