Tax Manager

Baker Tilly • Washington, DC

20d • $108,000 - $161,200

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a Tax Manager for its DC office to provide tax, accounting, and business advisory services to small business clients. The manager will serve as a trusted advisor, work directly with clients and firm leadership, help build the business, and coach staff in their technical and professional development. The role offers career growth, flexibility in how and where work is performed, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership.

The position involves overseeing accounting, bookkeeping, and prepared or compiled financial statements; reviewing accounting records and reporting; advising clients on accounting and business matters; leading engagements; improving service processes; managing client relationships and engagement economics; and developing team members. The role also involves maintaining current knowledge of tax practices and laws and contributing to business development and professional learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA or JD required.
• Five or more years of experience providing federal and state tax compliance, accounting, and advisory services in a professional services firm.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience, including mentoring and counseling associates.
• 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 regarding applicable strategies.
• Ability to see both the big picture and details.
• Appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment.
• Sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely project completion.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or advanced degree desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax, accounting, and advisory services to small business clients.
• Oversee accounting, bookkeeping, and preparation or compilation of financial statements.
• Review and analyze accounting records and reporting; provide analysis and consultation and discuss accounting and business matters with clients.
• Deliver responsive, timely, professional, and accurate client service.
• Lead and plan client engagements and evaluate service and implementation processes to improve efficiency and identify internal control issues.
• Recommend business and process improvements based on clients’ operations, processes, and 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.
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal tax practices and laws.
• Help manage engagement staffing, billing, and collections, and meet client profitability targets.
• Network and build relationships internally, externally with clients, and in the community.
• Participate in individual and firmwide professional development and learning programs.
• Support team members’ growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet professional goals.
• Participate in social activities and team outings that encourage work-life balance.

Benefits

• The posting describes flexibility in how and where work is done and programs including My Time Off, My Development, and Dress for Your Day.
• Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
• Social activities and team outings that encourage work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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