Tax Manager

Gould Killian CPA Group, PA • Asheville, NC

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. is seeking a tax manager with a history of excellent client service, communication, and technical proficiency. In addition to technical expertise, the Firm is seeking a manager with experience reviewing staff work and delegating work to staff members.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, including in-person, phone, and written communications.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex financial data and draw reasonable conclusions.
• Demonstrate professionalism, both in your appearance and bearing.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all clients and the firm business.
• Follow firm procedures and comply with firm policies as outlined in the employee manual.
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related field required.
• Active CPA license.
• At least 5 years' experience in public accounting or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience supervising staff and reviewing their work.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for assigned engagements, ensuring work performed by engagement staff meets Firm quality control standards, is performed timely and within budget.
• Communicate with partners fully informed about the progress of the assigned engagements and the performance of staff.
• Review and take responsibility for all directed staff accountants' work, both in terms of accuracy and timeliness of completion.
• Be able to review the work of others not only for clerical accuracy, but also to evaluate positions taken in the treatment of items and the implications to the client.
• Train staff through both review notes and hands-on training, when needed.
• Participate in the GK Mentor Program and recommend training and development opportunities for staff.
• Assist in the evaluations of staff as requested by a partner or the Employee Success & Training Coordinator.
• Perform high-level planning functions for client work and recommend actions to be taken.
• Display a high degree of technical and professional competence including keeping current on new developments and the communication of such to staff.
• Develop areas of specialty and expertise.
• Represent the firm at client meetings, either with or without a partner or with outside parties, if requested (i.e. taxing authorities and banks).
• Represent the firm in meetings with prospective clients.
• Maintain ongoing contact with existing clients throughout the year to determine new services to be offered.
• Work overtime as needed throughout the year.
• Take a leadership role among Senior Staff, join firm committees as requested and participate in firm administration.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Plan (HSA) - Quarterly Firm contribution for eligible employees
• Heath Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employer Matching for eligible employees & discretionary Profit-Sharing plan contributions
• Access to Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses and in-house training to develop your technical skills and meet your certification requirements

What This Job Offers

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