Tax Manager

Byrne | Zizzi•Oxford, MS

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Byrne Zizzi, CPA, PLLC is a growing, relationship-focused, and innovative firm seeking a Tax Manager. The firm emphasizes educating clients and team members for future planning and has a strong referral base. We offer a supportive culture that encourages career development, described by team members as ethical, friendly, fast-paced, and fun, with leaders who prioritize work-life balance and have open-door policies. This role will manage an increased volume of clients and projects, focusing on tax plans, reports, and compliance. The Tax Manager will prepare and review tax filings, evaluate tax implications of company activities, develop strategies to minimize tax obligations, and advise management on future tax regulation changes. The position also involves participating in the day-to-day supervision of an Associate or Senior Associate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field
Professional with excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax issues to others.
Attention to detail and dedication to producing quality work and avoiding negligent errors.
Proven experience in training, mentoring and developing of team members skills.
Demonstrates organizational and time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
Builds long term, trusted, and respected relationships with clients and team members by being a team player who has demonstrated integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.
Ability to problem solve and develop solutions, and adapt solutions to other similar circumstances.
Ability to work effectively with others and enhance team-oriented environment.
Proficient with MS Office Suite and ability to embrace and learn new technology with ease.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years’ tax experience at a CPA firm.
A current CPA license.
Experience with Thompson Reuters Suite.
Intermediate to advanced experience with spreadsheets including creating formulas, using look up, and the ability to manage and analyze data.
Desire to grow professionally by taking ownership of career and technical development while actively networks professionally while maintaining existing contacts and associates.

Responsibilities

Oversight of challenging and complex federal and state tax returns and final review of tax projects for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and corporations.
Managing an increased amount of clients and projects to be completed.
Participate in effectively hiring, supervising, developing and coaching professional staff by setting clear deadlines and priorities.
Deliver comprehensive, long-term tax strategies and consulting services.
Participate in the proposal process for potential new clients including the development of strategic tax planning.
Accurately scope a new project and construct a fee estimate/budget.
Effective prioritization of work based on deadlines and commitments; meets those deadlines and commitments by meeting productivity and efficiency standards.
Build, develop, and maintain positive client relationship by providing timely and unmatched client service while exceeding client expectations.
Assists in development of others by taking the time to teach other information/skills that are critical to their current and future work; makes yourself available to answer questions and is responsive.
Promote firm services to existing and prospective clients.
Effectively navigate various software programs and tools used by the firm.