Tax Manager | Construction and Real Estate

CBIZ, Inc.•Hartford, CT

52d•Hybrid

About The Position

At CBIZ, our Construction Tax practice stands as one of the most dynamic in New England-and part of the largest construction-focused accounting and advisory platform in the nation. We serve contractors, developers, and construction-related businesses locally and coast-to-coast, from family-owned firms to large, multi-entity companies with sophisticated operations. As a recognized national leader in construction, we bring deep industry insight to every engagement, helping clients navigate complex tax matters like revenue recognition, job costing, multi-state taxation, and entity structuring. Our team works closely with top legal advisors, bonding agents, and financial institutions to deliver proactive, strategic guidance. We're committed to building lasting partnerships with our clients and serving as a trusted advisor in both compliance and long-term planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
6 years of experience in public accounting or related field
3 years supervisory experience
Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
Proficient use of applicable technology

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in the office and/or client location a minimum of 3 days per week

Responsibilities

Regarded as a Subject Matter Expert within business unit and shares knowledge
Make recommendations on internal department procedures
Recognize business opportunities for our clients and for CBIZ
Assume significant client responsibility as client's trusted advisor, is relied upon for knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team
Manage staff on engagement deliverables (such as financial statements, tax returns, work papers, etc.); complete technical and strategic reviews as a member of the final engagement review team to ensure quality control standards are met
Responsible for new client development in partnership with upper management; participate in client meetings, presentation and proposal development and meet individual cross serve goals
Responsible for billing and realization on assigned clients; develop overall engagement budget, explain variances and understand client's Qualified Plan needs as applicable)
Supervise, train and mentor staff; listen and communicate effectively
Work to develop responsible, trained staff by conducting performance feedback and evaluations
Drive a team environment; demonstrate support of management decisions and builds a positive culture
Additional responsibilities as assigned