Tax Manager

Grassi • St. Louis, MO

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

After more than 40 years of business growth and industry change, Grassi has redefined what it means to be an advisor and accountant to today’s businesses and individuals. Nationally ranked as one of the largest and fastest-growing accounting firms in the nation, Grassi is a leading provider of advisory, tax, and accounting services across key sectors including construction, architecture and engineering, not-for-profit, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, financial services, real estate, and more. With over 550 employees and eleven offices spanning the New York Metropolitan Area, Long Island, the Northeast, Florida, New England, Denver and an international presence in Italy, Grassi is strategically positioned to serve clients locally and globally. In 2023, Grassi became an employee-owned company by implementing an ESOP, establishing its independence and empowering its people to drive the firm’s future success. We are currently seeking a Tax Manager to join our team as we expand into the St. Louis, MO market. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 5+ years of progressive tax preparation, review and supervisory experience
• CPA license is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Tax software, ProSystems and CCH
• Must be technically proficient in corporate, international, federal and state and local tax, as well as have a solid background in corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, C Corps, partnerships and individual/ trusts
• Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, consolidated federal tax returns, partnership returns, and combined state tax returns
• Ability to manage staff on multiple engagements
• Ability to work in a team environment, supervise staff and lead projects
• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and consistently demonstrates respect for others

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in taxation or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Directing Tax Seniors, Semi Seniors, and Associates and staff accountants
• Ensuring that assignments are accomplished within the budgeted time
• Interacting with clients to discuss issues with regard to tax information throughout the year
• Developing technical knowledge through participation in organization meetings, training programs, attending industry events and participation in research activities
• Identifying any risk management issues and proposes potential solutions through various research and collaboration
• Conducting research and drawing conclusions in order to face target issues

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Flexible “Dress for Your Day” dress code
• Telecommuting options
• Flex-time policies
• Summer hours, enhanced by our Floating Summer Friday’s program, which allows team members three extra Fridays off during the summer months in addition to their PTO
• Positive, productive, and inclusive, diverse, and equitable company environment
• Events organized by DEI Council and Grassi Women’s Council
• Support for charitable organizations through Grassi Gives Back
• Competitive base compensation with eligibility for a raise and bonus each June or December based on performance metrics and level
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer contribution to life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Client and employee referral bonus program
• Financial assistance toward the achievement of the CPA certification which includes the cost of the CPA study materials, CPA exam registration and sitting fees for all 4 parts (up to 2 x per part), plus the CPA application and licensing fees
• Paid study time during work hours for CPA
• Additional paid time off to take your scheduled CPA exam
• Bonus paid upon passing the CPA exam
• Continuing Professional Education (CPE) opportunities, including both technical and soft skills training
• Internal and external learning programs led by well-known industry instructors, all at no cost to our employees
• Discounted gym memberships
• Various wellness initiatives and programs such as the CALM app

What This Job Offers

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