SALT Senior

Ascend Partner Firms

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kreischer Miller is seeking to add a Tax Manager to its outstanding Tax Strategies team. This role is key in helping the firm respond to dynamic market opportunities. The Tax Manager will have the opportunity to work with business owners in a variety of industries and learn directly from firm leaders. The Tax Strategies practice services a broad range of clientele, from emerging small businesses to large multinational companies, as well as business owners and high-net-worth individuals. The department is comprised of tax specialists with international firm and Fortune 500 company experience, dedicated to providing sophisticated, yet practical solutions to clients' tax concerns with a view toward reducing their overall tax burden. Applicants with a background exclusively in government agencies such as the IRS are not being considered at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
6-8 years of recent tax experience in public accounting; with demonstrated ability to function at the manager level, not just years toward a title.
Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of federal, state and local tax laws and regulations, and proven progression in tax return complexity, scope, and research.
Strong commitment to excellence, client service, and professional growth
The ability to manage multiple tax projects and clients while developing/training staff and building teams
A team player who’s motivated to work in a fast paced environment, with a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn
A strong ability to understand the “big picture” quickly, identify key issues, prioritize analysis/output among many competing tasks, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent certification preferred
Some experience representing clients before tax authorities is helpful

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a positive working relationship with clients as well as collaboration with our professional staff in our Audit & Accounting, Tax Strategies, Transaction Advisory & Business Valuation, and Technology Solutions practices.
Coordinate concurrent tax projects with some of the area’s leading companies, including addressing significant accounting matters, preparing client deliverables, scheduling other team members, mentoring staff, and helping us implement new processes to ensure that we remain in a leadership position in our market.
As you progress, you'll also take on a formal career counselor role, supporting the growth of a small group of team members.
Help grow our client base – play a critical role in one of the specialized industry groups, develop a productive personal network, and identify new business opportunities.
Perform efficient, accurate, complete and timely review of clients’ tax returns, as well as planning and research.
Able to handle audits with governmental agencies (federal and state/local) and related notices.
Review and provide analyses of complex tax returns across a range of entity types and client structures, reflecting the generalist, all-client-facing nature of the role.
Makes decisions on all but the most unusual situations.