Tax Manager - Manufacturing

Wipfli Advisory LLC • ,

20d • $107,000 - $144,000 • Remote

About The Position

Wipfli is seeking a Tax Manager to manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for clients, with a focus on manufacturing and retail distribution. The role reviews federal and multistate partnership tax returns, handles technical research and special projects, and supports clients on day-to-day tax matters. The manager leads client relationships and multidisciplinary service teams, contributes to business development, and manages, trains, and develops staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA certification in the state where the candidate practices.
• At least 5 years of job-related experience.
• Manufacturing and retail distribution experience.
• Prior accounting and/or tax experience.
• Subject matter leadership in similar accounting and/or tax services.
• Management and/or mentoring experience with staff.
• Experience making recommendations to management.

Nice To Haves

• Prior public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for clients.
• Review federal and multistate partnership tax returns.
• Lead day-to-day client relationships on tax matters, supporting partners with service execution and development of additional services.
• Research and consult on technical matters and special projects.
• Build client relationships and communicate effectively to provide superior client service.
• Participate in business development, collaborating with partners and marketing professionals to target and build relationships with prospective clients.
• Manage, train, and develop staff, and participate in the performance review process.
• Build technical competency and industry expertise through continuing professional education, firm and industry group events, and webinars.
• Review tax-related information, including tax provisions, depreciation schedules, and property tax returns.
• Lead multidisciplinary client service teams in account planning.
• Prepare and review client correspondence, including letters and emails.
• Participate in firm-sponsored events for industry-specific and/or regional clients and prospects.

Benefits

• Eight health plan options, including HMO and PPO plans.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• HSA enrollment with potential firm contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Firm-sponsored basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan and profit sharing, with firm matching contribution.
• Well-being incentive.
• Education and certification assistance.
• Flexible time off.
• Family care leave.
• Parental leave.
• Family formation benefits.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Travel rewards.
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance.
• Hospital indemnity insurance.
• Legal benefits.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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