Tax Manager-Agribusiness

Brady Martz • Grand Forks, ND

9h

About The Position

The Tax Manager may serve as the engagement lead or work under the direct supervision of Senior Managers, depending on the client engagement. The role delivers tax services to clients and requires strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate multiple engagements and meet deadlines. The manager trains and leads Senior Associates and Associates by assigning work, reviewing completed work, providing feedback, and directing revisions. The role may also include direct client assignments.

The Tax Manager reviews business and individual income tax returns, advises clients across a range of tax services, oversees tax research and tax accounting projects, and contributes to tax planning and business development. The manager monitors client needs, maintains client relationships, serves as a day-to-day contact on accounting matters, reviews and mentors staff work, uses cloud-based technology and tax software, and bills clients for services provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business required.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience required, including experience managing staff.
• Understanding of GAAP and GAAS.
• Strong technology skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Ability to think innovatively.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Licensed CPA or CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review mid- to high-level business tax and individual income tax returns.
• Advise clients regarding a full spectrum of tax services.
• Use judgment and analysis to make recommendations to clients during year-end and general tax planning.
• Oversee complex tax research projects.
• Manage tax accounting projects to meet client needs within specified time frames.
• Provide feedback to Senior Managers and Shareholders.
• Participate in business development.
• Work as part of a team to provide tax accounting services for clients.
• Manage client relationships by monitoring client needs.
• Serve as a key day-to-day point of contact for clients on accounting matters.
• Oversee and review the work of Senior Associates and Associates, including training and mentoring them.
• Use cloud-based technology and other tax software.
• Perform client billings for services provided.
• Coordinate multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Assign work, review completed work, provide feedback, and direct necessary revisions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option, subject to eligibility requirements
• Group term life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible time off and paid leave program

What This Job Offers

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