Tax Manager - Corporations

RSM•Boston, MA

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. A career within RSM’s Corporate Tax services will provide you with the opportunity to help our public and private multinational corporate tax clients meet their accounting for income tax reporting requirements and income tax consulting and compliance obligations, while managing the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on their tax strategy using both your industry experience and technical expertise with a cross functional team, while delivering a customized technology-enabled service delivery model to facilitate better decision making in achieving our clients’ strategic objectives . As a Tax Manager for RSM you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around three core concepts (Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development): Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback – approximately 10- 20% of your time Train and develop staff members – approximately 10-20 % of your time Provide detailed review and analysis of complex tax returns – approximately up to 35% of your time Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm Serve as the Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law Other duties as assigned Some travel may be All percentages may vary based on location, line of business, and client need

Requirements

BA/BS Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study
CPA, JD, LLM, or EA
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with C Corp clients in p ublic a ccounting
Experience preparing or reviewing accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740
Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Industry specialization a plus
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience in dealing with international tax matters a plus
F luent in French( Francais ), German( Deutsch), Japanese( 日本語 ) or Mandarin( 普通话 ) to include but not limited to speaking, writing and reading with a deep understanding of the culture and business practices within country of fluency
Proven track record of managing relationships with large non US companies with significant operations in North America

Responsibilities

Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback – approximately 10- 20% of your time
Train and develop staff members – approximately 10-20 % of your time
Provide detailed review and analysis of complex tax returns – approximately up to 35% of your time
Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
Serve as the Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients
Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities
Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients
Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance
Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
Other duties as assigned