About the position
Adams Brown specializes in serving clients in industries including construction and real estate, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, closely held business, local government and high net worth families. In addition, we offer holistic tax, accounting, payroll, audit, financial advisory, business valuation, technology and wealth management services to clients throughout the nation. With office locations throughout the Central U.S., we serve a diverse range of clients with tailored solutions to help them reach their financial goals. A Senior Tax Manager is an experienced professional who has the technical ability to successfully plan and ensure that projects are carried out effectively. A Senior Tax Manager demonstrates the ability to work well with others especially in the capacity to earn the confidence and respect of clients, principals, staff, and administrative support personnel. The Senior Tax Manager guides and encourages staff members not only on a day-to-day basis but for the long-term by serving as a mentor. The Senior Tax Manager can provide forward-looking services that are creative, innovative, and technically sound. This position will be on the Manufacturing Industry team.
Responsibilities
- Reinforces a positive, dynamic, client-oriented environment that is genuinely committed to serving clients and working as a close team
- Oversees all aspects of client relationships including full-service clients with payroll, financial reporting, sales and income tax compliance, and special projects
- Promotes the vision, mission, and core values of the firm and supports the one firm concept
- Earns the confidence of his/her clients and co-workers as they look to him/her for counseling and advice
- Guides and directs the work of others and effectively manages projects with poise and professionalism
- Manages firm projects and actively shares methods and practical knowledge on the proper management of work
- Demonstrates strong time and work management skills necessary to manage the complex and varied responsibilities of a Senior Tax Manager
- Manages client billings in accordance with standards set by the firm leadership
- Attracts new clients and expands services to existing clients through professional awareness
- Stays current on emerging industry or functional issues as a professional responsibility
- Demonstrates positive leadership inside and outside the firm
- Ensures client services are delivered consistently and professionally
Requirements
- A current and valid CPA license
- 7 plus years' experience in public accounting, consulting, or private industry, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of projects
- Strong preference for candidates with experience serving manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution clients
- Solid technical foundation in tax matters specific to the manufacturing sector
- International tax experience is a plus
Nice-to-haves
- Professional and forward-looking mindset
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
- Effectively communicates verbally as well as short-form, and long-form writing
- Demonstrates excellence in professional presence, team development, and firm leadership
- Results-focused, emphasizing teamwork within a culture of openness, respect, innovation, and excellence
- Effectively communicates and inspires individuals and teams to achieve high standards of productivity and quality
- Believes and demonstrates that employees are important and participates in efforts to attract, develop, and retain good people
- Demonstrates time and work management skills necessary to manage varied client and firm projects
- Is an effective role model and people developer
- Continually strives to improve effectiveness through a mindset of lifelong learning
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Deep commitment to technology and modern work arrangements
- Offices open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout tax season
- Closes at noon on Fridays outside of tax season
- Closed on major holidays
- Substantial paid-time-off
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Competitive pay structure
- Culture of growth, clarity, and respect
