Senior Manager Tax Services- Corporate Tax

Berkowitz Pollack Brant•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Established in 1980, Berkowitz Pollack Brant (BPB) is a certified public accounting firm with a longstanding presence in South Florida and New York. BPB has earned a strong reputation for delivering high-quality tax, assurance, and advisory services and has been consistently recognized among the top 100 accounting firms in the United States. Effective January 1, 2026, BPB was acquired by and combined with Baker Tilly, a leading global advisory, tax, and assurance firm. During this transition period, the firm operates as Berkowitz Pollack Brant × Baker Tilly , reflecting our integration into Baker Tilly’s expansive national and global network, enhanced resources, and broad range of opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing career opportunities to firm members of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and beliefs. Position Summary As a Senior Manager of Tax Services – Corporate / Business Services , you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and a key leader within the tax practice. This role is responsible for overseeing complex tax engagements, providing advanced tax planning and consulting services, and driving the delivery of high-quality client solutions. The Senior Manager will take ownership of significant client relationships, mentor and develop managers and staff, and collaborate closely with partners on client strategy, practice growth, and firm initiatives. This position offers a clear path to Director and Partner-level leadership for high-performing professionals. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
CPA license required
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive tax experience , including significant experience in business entity taxation within a public accounting environment
Demonstrated expertise in tax compliance and consulting for C corporations, partnerships, and S corporations
Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax regulations, with the ability to apply complex rules to practical client situations
Proven experience managing complex engagements and serving as the primary client contact
Track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams and future leaders
Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong project management, organizational, and leadership abilities
Client-focused, results-oriented, and strategic mindset

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Taxation or related field strongly preferred
Experience supporting business development and practice growth initiatives preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary relationship manager for complex and high-value corporate and business services tax clients
Oversee and direct multiple tax engagements, ensuring technical excellence, risk management, and timely delivery
Lead advanced tax planning and consulting projects involving C corporations, partnerships, S corporations, and high-net-worth individuals
Identify and proactively address tax risks and planning opportunities, providing strategic recommendations aligned with client business objectives
Review and approve complex federal, state, and local income tax returns and related filings
Provide technical leadership on complex tax issues, including multi-state taxation, entity structuring, and transactional matters
Manage and resolve federal and state tax audits, examinations, and notices
Collaborate with partners to develop and execute client service strategies, engagement pricing, and scope management
Play an active role in business development efforts, including identifying cross-selling opportunities, participating in client proposals, and expanding existing client relationships
Lead, mentor, and develop managers, seniors, and staff through coaching, performance evaluations, and technical training
Drive process improvements, standardization, and adoption of best practices to enhance efficiency and scalability
Monitor engagement economics, including budgeting, billing, and realization
Represent the firm professionally in client meetings, internal leadership discussions, and external networking opportunities