Tax Manager - Manufacturing
About The Position
Wipfli is hiring a Tax Manager to manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for clients, with a focus on manufacturing and retail distribution. The role reviews federal and multistate partnership tax returns, handles technical research and special projects, and provides day-to-day tax support to clients while helping partners execute services and develop additional offerings. The Tax Manager builds client relationships, contributes to business development, and leads multidisciplinary client-service teams in account planning. The position also manages, trains, and develops staff and participates in performance reviews. Ongoing technical and industry expertise is developed through continuing professional education and firm or industry events.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CPA certification in the state in which the candidate is practicing.
- At least 5 years of job-related experience.
- Manufacturing and retail distribution experience.
- Prior accounting and/or tax experience.
- Subject matter leadership in similar accounting and/or tax services.
- Management and/or mentoring experience with staff members.
- Experience making recommendations to management.
Nice To Haves
- Prior public accounting experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for clients.
- Review federal and multistate partnership tax returns.
- Lead day-to-day client relationships on tax matters and support partners with service execution and development of extended services.
- Research and consult on technical matters and special projects.
- Build client relationships and communicate effectively to provide superior client service.
- Participate in business development, collaborating with partners and marketing professionals to target prospects and build relationships.
- Manage, train, and develop staff, and participate in the performance review process.
- Develop technical competency and industry-specific expertise through CPE, firm and industry group events, and webinars.
- Review tax-related information, including tax provisions, depreciation schedules, and property tax returns.
- Lead multidisciplinary client-service teams in account planning.
- Prepare and review client correspondence, including letters and emails.
- Participate in firm-sponsored events for industry-specific and regional clients and prospects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
