Manufacturing Tax, Senior Manager

Wipfli Advisory LLC•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 organizations in the manufacturing industry. The role oversees accurate and timely tax compliance and consulting engagements, identifies tax planning opportunities, and works with clients and internal teams to address complex tax matters. The position also supervises and develops staff, coordinates engagement planning and resources, and supports client relationship growth and practice-development initiatives. The role collaborates across service lines when clients have needs beyond tax.

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 translating technical tax matters into 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 in accordance with firm and professional standards, budget expectations, and deadlines.
Serve as a trusted tax advisor and primary 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 involving allocation and capital accounting structures.
Identify tax risks, planning opportunities, and strategies aligned with client business objectives and applicable tax laws.
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 engagement status, significant tax matters, upcoming requirements, and additional service opportunities to clients and engagement partners.
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 client relationships and support business-development activities.
Develop knowledge of the firm's broader services and collaborate across service lines when client needs extend beyond tax.