Senior Auditor or Senior Tax Manager

Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP • Grand Island, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP is hiring an experienced accounting professional for its Grand Island, Nebraska office. The firm will hire for one opening and select either a Senior Auditor or a Senior Tax Manager based on the candidate’s strengths. The position offers responsibility for client work and relationships, career development, and a potential path to Partner for someone interested in firm leadership.

In the Senior Auditor path, the employee will lead small and medium-sized engagements from planning through financial statement delivery, including work for nonprofit organizations and governmental units. The role also includes some tax work and travel.

In the Senior Tax Manager path, the employee will own a client portfolio, oversee multiple engagements, guide staff, and help clients address complex tax and financial questions. Farm tax experience is welcome but not required.

Requirements

• For the Senior Auditor path: bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least five years of audit experience.
• For the Senior Auditor path: active CPA license or a clear path to licensure within one year.
• For the Senior Auditor path: strong knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.
• For the Senior Auditor path: experience supervising staff and managing engagement deadlines.
• For the Senior Auditor path: clear communication, sound judgment, and proficiency in Excel and Word.
• For the Senior Tax Manager path: active CPA license.
• For the Senior Tax Manager path: experience managing client relationships and multiple engagements.
• For the Senior Tax Manager path: strong supervisory, project management, research, and analytical skills.
• For the Senior Tax Manager path: ability to explain complex matters clearly to clients.

Nice To Haves

• Farm tax experience is welcome for the Senior Tax Manager path but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead small and medium-sized audit engagements from planning through financial statement delivery.
• Perform, review, and supervise audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Prepare basic financial statements.
• Coach staff and help clients strengthen processes and controls.
• Perform some tax work and travel in the Senior Auditor path.
• Own a client portfolio and oversee multiple engagements in the Senior Tax Manager path.
• Guide staff and help clients navigate complex tax and financial questions.
• Build lasting client relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Insurance options
• 401(k)
• Section 125 plan
• Flexible scheduling
• Extra paid time off in the summer after busy season
• Hands-on training
• Support for professional memberships
• Opportunity to develop a specialty, take on leadership responsibilities, or pursue the Partner track

What This Job Offers

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