Tax Manager

Baker Tilly • Minneapolis, MN

19d

About The Position

Baker Tilly is seeking a Tax Manager for its Minneapolis office to provide tax and business advisory services and tax compliance to small business clients. The role partners with firm leadership, serves as a trusted client advisor, contributes to business growth, and coaches staff in developing their technical and professional skills. The position offers career development, flexibility in how and where work is performed, and opportunities to build relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership. Work location requirements should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional.

Requirements

• Four-year degree.
• CPA, law license, or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential.
• Five years of experience.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise others and provide exceptional client service.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on applicable strategies.
• Ability to see both the big picture and details, demonstrate appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and deliver quality work on time with a sense of urgency.
• Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or advanced degree in accounting.
• Five or more years of experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a public accounting firm.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience, including mentoring and counseling associates.
• Experience with flow-through and asset management clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide accounting, bookkeeping, and prepared or compiled financial services to small business clients.
• Review and analyze accounting records and reporting with clients, provide analysis and consultation, and discuss accounting and business matters.
• Deliver responsive, timely, professional, and accurate client service.
• Lead and plan client engagements and evaluate client-service and implementation processes and procedures, focusing on efficiency and identification of internal control issues.
• Recommend business and process improvements based on clients’ operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Manage and build client relationships, resolve client issues, and assist team leaders with researching and providing additional services.
• Delegate and oversee work by setting goals, providing resources, removing obstacles, and scheduling deadlines to meet client expectations.
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal tax practices and laws.
• Assist with client engagement staffing, billings, and collections, and help ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Network and build relationships internally, externally with clients, and in the community.
• Invest in professional development through individual efforts and firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Support team members’ growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy and help associates meet professional goals.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility in how and where work is done.
• Programs supporting autonomy over schedule and career, including My Time Off, My Development, and Dress for Your Day.
• Learning and development programs.
• Friendships, social activities, and team outings that encourage work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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