Tax Manager

KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success. We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you. At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

Serve as a coach, mentor, and role model, fostering the growth, engagement, and success of tax professionals.
Actively participate in performance management, including providing ongoing feedback, conducting evaluations, supporting career development, and identifying future leaders.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative office culture that reflects the firm's values and promotes accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Develop and supervise staff through effective delegation, training, and technical coaching.
Serve as a technical resource to clients and team members on complex tax matters.
Review tax returns, workpapers, tax research, and other client deliverables to ensure quality and compliance with professional standards.
Maintain technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: flow-through taxation, corporate taxation, individual taxation, estate and trust taxation, gift taxation, property taxation, multi-state taxation, and international tax reporting.
Monitor tax law and regulatory developments and provide guidance on their impact to clients and engagements.
Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
Manage multiple client engagements, including planning, staffing, workflow management, and timely delivery of services.
Identify and resolve engagement issues, communicate significant matters to clients and firm leadership, and ensure successful engagement outcomes.
Manage governmental tax examinations and represent clients before taxing authorities when appropriate.
Support practice development efforts by strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand services, and participating in business and community networking activities.

Responsibilities

Serve as a coach, mentor, and role model, fostering the growth, engagement, and success of tax professionals.
Actively participate in performance management, including providing ongoing feedback, conducting evaluations, supporting career development, and identifying future leaders.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative office culture that reflects the firm's values and promotes accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Develop and supervise staff through effective delegation, training, and technical coaching.
Serve as a technical resource to clients and team members on complex tax matters.
Review tax returns, workpapers, tax research, and other client deliverables to ensure quality and compliance with professional standards.
Maintain technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: flow-through taxation, corporate taxation, individual taxation, estate and trust taxation, gift taxation, property taxation, multi-state taxation, and international tax reporting.
Monitor tax law and regulatory developments and provide guidance on their impact to clients and engagements.
Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
Manage multiple client engagements, including planning, staffing, workflow management, and timely delivery of services.
Identify and resolve engagement issues, communicate significant matters to clients and firm leadership, and ensure successful engagement outcomes.
Manage governmental tax examinations and represent clients before taxing authorities when appropriate.
Support practice development efforts by strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand services, and participating in business and community networking activities.