Sr. Manager (Tax)

SVA Careers•Madison, WI

15h

About The Position

SVA is seeking a Senior Manager to join its growing Tax team in Madison, Wisconsin. The role manages client relationships and complex engagements, consults with clients on matters affecting their businesses, and works closely with Principals and other firm leaders to meet and exceed client expectations. The Senior Manager also develops, trains, and makes effective use of assigned staff; reviews work within their areas of expertise; and signs off on engagements as assigned. The position is weighted approximately 50–60% toward client work, 30% toward supervision and leadership, and 10–20% toward professional, personal, and business development. The Senior Manager serves as a trusted business adviser, coordinates engagements from start to finish, supports business development and client retention, and mentors and develops accounting staff. The role typically requires about 55 hours per week during busy season, including weekends, and 40–45 hours per week during non-busy season.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in public accounting.
Eligibility to sit for the CPA or EA exam, or an equivalent certification exam.
Ability to typically work about 55 hours per week during busy season, including weekends, and 40–45 hours per week during non-busy season.

Nice To Haves

CPA, EA, or equivalent professional certification.

Responsibilities

Manage client relationships, including ownership of complex engagements and projects.
Consult with clients on topics affecting their businesses and build trusted-adviser relationships through direct communication.
Coordinate all phases of engagements from start to finish and ensure budget allocations are achieved.
Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements.
Develop new business and expand services for existing clients.
Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and SVA policies and procedures.
Assign work to staff based on their knowledge and capabilities.
Participate in staff training, provide guidance and direction, and give constructive feedback on work papers.
Be accountable for staff performance, engagement, and retention; conduct stay interviews and work with leadership to address themes.
Transfer client relationships to junior staff so work is performed at the appropriate level.
Recognize staff members in individualized and meaningful ways, with a focus on intrinsic rewards.
Participate in staffing strategy, identify staffing or business-capacity needs, and work to address them.
Recruit talent using professional networks and experience, and promote SVA to prospective employees.
Mentor multiple members of the accounting staff.
Facilitate professional development courses, write articles, and represent SVA at professional and civic functions.
Deepen expertise in a technical area, industry, or service line.
Achieve client-retention targets and new and existing cross-selling and upselling goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.