Senior Manager, Tax

Forvis Mazars • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Tax will manage tax compliance and advisory services for large corporate clients, including C corporations, consolidated groups, multi-entity structures, and complex federal and state tax filings. The role conducts and applies research on complex corporate tax matters, reviews tax return preparations and ASC 740 tax provisions, and communicates findings and practical solutions to clients and colleagues.

The position builds trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, supports client growth and retention, and contributes to business development through proposals and client acquisition efforts. It also mentors and manages tax professionals, oversees resources, budgets, and project workflows, and helps ensure client engagements are delivered on time and cost-effectively.

The Senior Manager maintains technical expertise through continuing professional education, contributes to thought leadership and internal training, and represents the firm at industry events and networking forums. Travel for client engagements and internal meetings is required and may include overnight stays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant progressive tax experience in public accounting, or a combination of corporate tax and public accounting experience.
• Current and valid CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings; travel may include overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience serving large corporate tax clients, including consolidated, multi-state, or multi-entity structures.
• Experience with corporate tax planning, provision support, tax accounting, or transaction-related tax considerations.
• Experience with OneSource tax software (OTP, OIT).

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance and advisory services for large corporate clients, including C corporations, consolidated groups, multi-entity structures, and complex federal and state tax filings.
• Research complex corporate tax matters, apply findings to client engagements, and communicate conclusions through clear written reports.
• Review tax return preparations completed by other staff for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Review ASC 740 tax provisions for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Engage with senior client stakeholders to identify tax issues, provide insights, and implement practical solutions.
• Promote client service excellence and build long-term relationships as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
• Support client growth and retention through strategic planning and business development.
• Assist with proposals, demonstrate the firm's value, and support client acquisition.
• Mentor and manage tax professionals by providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
• Manage resources, budgets, and project workflows to address scheduling conflicts and support timely, cost-effective delivery of client engagements.
• Maintain technical expertise through continuing professional education and stay current on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Author technical publications and lead internal training sessions.
• Represent the firm at industry events and networking forums to increase brand visibility and cultivate business opportunities.
• Travel for client engagements and internal meetings, including overnight stays when needed.

Benefits

• Robust total rewards program.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

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