Tax Manager - Closely Held Business (CHB)

Elliott Davis • Charleston, SC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm. We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our Closely Held Business Practice. This candidate will oversee the tax preparation and technical review process for primarily complex closely held businesses ensuring compliance with state and federal tax regulations. The customers served by this team are predominantly passthrough entities and their individual business owners. Tasks will include leading the tax team, advising, researching and identifying tax issues, and recommending solutions to complex customer issues. In addition, the Tax Manager will delegate and manage tax assignments and perform administrative duties. The Tax Manager is responsible for training, supporting, supervising, motivating, and reviewing the work of the tax team. #LI-DL1 #LI-Hybrid

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters in Tax degree, preferred
• 5+ years of recent public accounting firm experience, including managing multiple tax projects and customer engagements
• Significant experience on all types of entity and individual taxes, especially Partnerships and S-Corporations
• CPA certification
• Leadership and project/team management skills
• Excellent communication and networking acumen
• Ability to manage and grow strong customer relationships
• Experience with corporate tax accounting
• Experience with tax software and technology
• Ability to multitask along with demonstration of commitment to continuous learning

Nice To Haves

• Masters in Tax degree

Responsibilities

• Developing and sustaining excellent customer relationships with closely held businesses and their owners in our markets
• Being anticipatory and consulting on various tax matters
• Actively communicating progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to customers
• Collaborating cross-functionally within the firm to grow existing business and offer a variety of business solutions to customers and prospects
• Facilitating economic performance of engagements, including billing and collections
• Continuously improving specialty area knowledge and professional development
• Coaching and developing team members to their maximum potential, providing ongoing feedback and development opportunities throughout the year
• Developing and growing a business network with colleagues, referral relationships, potential customers, and external organizations to attract new business
• Representing the firm in the business community and being active within professional organizations

Benefits

• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees