Manufacturing Tax, Senior Manager

Wipfli•Green Bay, WI

About The Position

The Manufacturing Tax Senior Manager leads complex tax engagements and serves as a key tax advisor to clients, with a focus on manufacturing organizations. The role oversees accurate and timely tax compliance and consulting work, identifies tax-planning opportunities, and works with clients and internal teams to address complex tax matters. It also involves developing client relationships, supervising and coaching staff, and contributing to practice development and business development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Active CPA license.
10+ years of relevant tax experience.
Strong technical knowledge of federal and state taxation.
Prior supervisory, management, and/or mentoring experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex tax engagements and client relationships.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tax matters as clear, practical guidance.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Progressive public accounting experience.
Significant experience serving manufacturing and distribution clients.
Experience advising middle-market and/or closely held manufacturing businesses.
Experience with complex multistate tax matters, tax planning, and tax controversy.
Experience identifying and developing additional client-service opportunities.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex federal and state tax compliance engagements according to firm and professional standards, budgets, and deadlines.
Serve as a trusted tax advisor and key point of contact for manufacturing clients, developing an understanding of their businesses, operations, and tax needs.
Review federal and state income tax returns and related workpapers, particularly partnership returns and related allocation and capital-accounting structures.
Identify tax risks, planning opportunities, and strategies that support client business objectives while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Research complex tax matters and communicate recommendations clearly to clients and firm associates.
Consult with clients and internal teams on unusual or complex tax issues and develop practical solutions.
Communicate proactively with clients and engagement partners about engagement status, significant tax matters, upcoming requirements, and additional service opportunities.
Plan and schedule engagements, coordinating client needs and firm resources for timely, high-quality delivery.
Train, coach, direct, and supervise staff, senior accountants, and managers.
Maintain and develop expertise in tax matters relevant to manufacturing businesses.
Participate in firm, industry, and practice-development initiatives.
Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support business-development activities.
Develop understanding of the firm's broader service offerings and collaborate across service lines when client needs extend beyond tax.