Not For Profit Tax Supervisor

WithumSmith+Brown PC•Tysons Corner, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Withum’s Exempt Organization and Employee Benefits Tax group provides tax support and guidance to employee benefit plans and exempt organizations, including nonprofits, in a technology-driven environment with changing rules and regulations. This Supervisor works exclusively with the group and serves a diverse client base, collaborating with industry experts and leading engagements and staff. The role focuses on reviewing tax returns and related filings, resolving tax issues, identifying tax-planning opportunities, managing client engagements, and contributing to team development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a CPA license, JD, or Master of Science in Taxation.
At least 5 years of prior experience working in the tax department of a public accounting firm.
Experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
Excellent analytical and technical tax skills.
Excellent client service and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the firm well to clients’ management.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with strong attention to detail.
Excellent Excel and tax return preparation skills and review experience, with the ability and desire to grow and advance a career at Withum.

Responsibilities

Review annual employee benefit tax returns and unrelated business income tax returns for a large and diverse client base.
Review relevant state income tax returns and annual state charitable registration forms.
Research and resolve tax issues affecting exempt organizations.
Review Employee Benefit Plan Forms 5500 and exempt organization returns, including Forms 990, 990-PF, and 990-T, as well as C corporation, S corporation, partnership income, fiduciary, and individual returns as time permits.
Identify and implement tax-planning opportunities.
Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to meet client deadlines efficiently.
Conduct constructive discussions with team members about their evaluations and provide counsel.
Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.