Managing Director, Federal Specialty

Forvis Mazars•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manage the delivery of a full range of services in payroll tax consulting services, including controversy support, payroll function design and restructuring, and M&A support. Work closely with both the payroll tax compliance and compensation and benefits consulting teams to develop a comprehensive Firm-wide solution for payroll tax issues. Management of all components of client projects including issue identification, scoping, bidding and winning, delivery, and client experience. Assist in the development of a short-, mid-, and long-term plan for building out a payroll tax consulting practice. Develop a staffing model and assist in recruiting a team to support a vision for the practice. Develop processes to identify and manage client risk related to payroll tax matters. Assist in the development and marketing of payroll tax related solutions. Demonstrate the ability to think strategically and execute, based on the Firm’s focus and future of the tax service line. Demonstrate company values and alignment with the Firm’s mission and long-term vision.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
3 years or more of related tax experience

Nice To Haves

CPA license and/or J.D. / L.L.M
8 or more years of tax experience focused on payroll tax issues
Strong critical thinking and reasoning skills
Growth-oriented vision for a payroll tax practice
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly
Continuous learning and a commitment to excellence
Passion for serving and developing others

Responsibilities

Manage the delivery of a full range of services in payroll tax consulting services, including controversy support, payroll function design and restructuring, and M&A support
Work closely with both the payroll tax compliance and compensation and benefits consulting teams to develop a comprehensive Firm-wide solution for payroll tax issues
Management of all components of client projects including issue identification, scoping, bidding and winning, delivery, and client experience
Assist in the development of a short-, mid-, and long-term plan for building out a payroll tax consulting practice
Develop a staffing model and assist in recruiting a team to support a vision for the practice
Develop processes to identify and manage client risk related to payroll tax matters
Assist in the development and marketing of payroll tax related solutions
Demonstrate the ability to think strategically and execute, based on the Firm’s focus and future of the tax service line
Demonstrate company values and alignment with the Firm’s mission and long-term vision