Tax Manager

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell•Bethesda, MD

14h•Remote

About The Position

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. (CBM), a leading accounting and business advisory firm serving clients across Washington DC, Baltimore, and the Mid-Atlantic region, is currently seeking an experienced tax professional. The ideal candidate will have at least six years of public accounting and tax experience with pass-through entities and will work on compilation, review, and tax engagements - primarily for clients in the auto dealership industry. Remote work and flexible schedule are available. Anticipated start date for this position is January 2026. Essential Functions Manage tax related processes, procedures, and team Prepare personal, corporate, estate, and trust tax returns, including more complex cases Review and approve all returns, with the exception of those dealing with specialized issues requiring the expertise of another manager or director Review tax accruals and associated working papers Assume responsibility for the smooth flow of tax returns Act as director-in-charge for a variety of clients, and act as key client for a variety of engagements Bill and discuss fees with clients Complete complex tax planning, including preparation of BNA projections Analyze IRS notices and draft responses Review IRS notice responses prepared by other tax personnel Represent clients before the IRS Communicate tax developments to the firm Perform more complex tax research and review the research projects of others Assist accounting and auditing staff members in client meetings Delegate work to and supervise/manage work of tax staff, senior tax accountants, and tax supervisors Participate in tax department administrative projects Work with directors to establish standards for the tax staff and evaluate and counsel tax staff members Act as a resource for tax team Contribute to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and attentive service Develop a general understanding of the firm's philosophy and tax opinions Establish good working relationships with all directors and staff members Other Functions Possess time management and organization skills Demonstrate industry expertise Assist with recruitment and training of other tax department personnel Develop an entrepreneurial approach to client service and develop good working relationships with client personnel Maintain contacts with peers, develop a network of business contacts, meet with prospective clients, and cultivate referrals Write articles and make presentations Develop a broad general knowledge of economic, political, and business conditions Accept volunteer positions in community organizations Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or another related program
CPA certification
At least six years of tax experience with pass-through entities
At least two years of management experience and the ability to lead and develop professional staff
Proficiency in the use of computers and tax software programs (Document, Engagement, CCH Suite - Axcess Tax, QuickBooks, etc.)
Ability to manage multiple client engagements and prioritize work

Responsibilities

Manage tax related processes, procedures, and team
Prepare personal, corporate, estate, and trust tax returns, including more complex cases
Review and approve all returns, with the exception of those dealing with specialized issues requiring the expertise of another manager or director
Review tax accruals and associated working papers
Assume responsibility for the smooth flow of tax returns
Act as director-in-charge for a variety of clients, and act as key client for a variety of engagements
Bill and discuss fees with clients
Complete complex tax planning, including preparation of BNA projections
Analyze IRS notices and draft responses
Review IRS notice responses prepared by other tax personnel
Represent clients before the IRS
Communicate tax developments to the firm
Perform more complex tax research and review the research projects of others
Assist accounting and auditing staff members in client meetings
Delegate work to and supervise/manage work of tax staff, senior tax accountants, and tax supervisors
Participate in tax department administrative projects
Work with directors to establish standards for the tax staff and evaluate and counsel tax staff members
Act as a resource for tax team
Contribute to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and attentive service
Develop a general understanding of the firm's philosophy and tax opinions
Establish good working relationships with all directors and staff members
Possess time management and organization skills
Demonstrate industry expertise
Assist with recruitment and training of other tax department personnel
Develop an entrepreneurial approach to client service and develop good working relationships with client personnel
Maintain contacts with peers, develop a network of business contacts, meet with prospective clients, and cultivate referrals
Write articles and make presentations
Develop a broad general knowledge of economic, political, and business conditions
Accept volunteer positions in community organizations
Perform other duties as assigned