Manufacturing Tax Manager

Wipfli Advisory LLC • Green Bay, WI

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About The Position

Advance a public accounting career as a Manufacturing Tax Manager, combining technical tax expertise with client leadership, team development, and consultative advisory work. The role oversees federal and multi-state corporate and flow-through tax engagements, addresses complex manufacturing tax matters, and coordinates with specialty tax subject-matter experts. It provides client-facing visibility and opportunities to work with partners, prospects, and developing tax professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA certification in the state in which the candidate is practicing.
• At least 5 years of job-related experience.
• Manufacturing and flow-through entity experience.
• Subject-matter leadership in similar accounting and/or tax services.
• Management and/or mentoring experience with staff.
• Experience making recommendations to management.

Nice To Haves

• Prior public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for clients.
• Review federal and multi-state flow-through and corporate tax returns.
• Lead day-to-day client relationships on tax matters, supporting partners with service execution and development of extended services.
• Research and consult on technical matters and special projects.
• Build client relationships proactively and communicate effectively to provide superior client service.
• Participate in business development efforts, collaborating with partners and marketing professionals to target and build relationships with client prospects.
• Manage, train, and develop staff; participate in the performance review process.
• Develop technical competency and industry-specific expertise through CPE and firm or industry group events and webinars.
• Review tax-related information, including tax provisions, UNICAP, and depreciation schedules.
• Coordinate with specialty tax teams, including SALT, the National Tax Office, and international tax, to address client questions and engage appropriate technical resources.
• Lead multi-disciplined client service teams for account planning.
• Prepare and review client correspondence, including letters and emails.
• Participate in firm-sponsored events for industry-specific and/or regional clients and prospects.

What This Job Offers

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