Tax Manager - Manufacturing

Wipfli Advisory LLC•Eau Claire, WI

About The Position

Wipfli is seeking 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 multi-state partnership tax returns, handles technical research and special projects, and leads day-to-day client relationships. The Tax Manager works with partners on service execution, extended-service development, and business development, and manages, trains, and develops staff. The position also involves building technical and industry expertise through continuing education and professional events; reviewing tax-related information such as tax provisions, depreciation schedules, and property tax returns; leading multidisciplinary client service teams in account planning; preparing and reviewing client correspondence; and participating in firm-sponsored events for industry-specific or regional clients and prospects.

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 multi-state 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 and build relationships with client prospects.
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, webinars, and similar activities.
Review tax-related information, including tax provisions, depreciation schedules, and property tax returns.
Lead multidisciplinary client service teams for account planning.
Prepare and review client correspondence, including letters and emails.
Participate in firm-sponsored events for industry-specific and regional clients and prospects.