Tax Manager

BGBC, a Springline company • Leawood, KS

51d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Tax Manager in our Insurance Tax Practice, you’ll be a key leader in a specialized, high-volume corporate tax compliance process focused primarily on Form 1120-PC returns. You’ll work across teams to review returns, coach preparers, communicate with clients, and keep work moving accurately and efficiently. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a meaningful return portfolio while collaborating with experienced professionals who can support your development in the producer-owned reinsurance company (PORC) area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent credential is required.
• Strong corporate tax experience, with Form 1120 as a primary area of focus; insurance tax experience is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a high-volume compliance process while maintaining quality, communication, and client service.
• Ability to review complex work, understand how returns are prepared, and coach staff through technical and process questions.
• Strong ownership mindset with the maturity to manage competing priorities, anticipate issues, and follow work through completion.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-management skills.
• Collaborative leadership style and willingness to work across levels, teams, and locations.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to being a hands-on team member who is willing to contribute wherever needed.

Nice To Haves

• At least 8 years of relevant tax experience is preferred; flexibility may be considered based on the depth and level of experience.
• Prior experience managing or supervising tax professionals is preferred.
• Insurance tax experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a high-volume corporate tax compliance process, primarily involving Form 1120-PC returns.
• Review federal corporate tax returns and supporting workpapers for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Own an assigned portion of the return portfolio while helping coordinate workflow across the broader tax practice.
• Work closely with domestic and international team members to establish priorities, monitor progress, and meet deadlines.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to preparers so they understand return procedures, workpaper expectations, and the tax treatment behind the work.
• Participate in return preparation during training and as needed to understand the process, support the team, and strengthen review quality.
• Communicate proactively with clients regarding information requests, open items, timing, and tax matters.
• Keep preparers, reviewers, managers, and senior leaders aligned on responsibilities, status, and deadlines.
• Research and resolve corporate and insurance tax matters, including issues involving the IRS, and document conclusions clearly.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, training, and feedback to team members across experience levels and locations.
• Step into technical, client-facing, or team support needs as workloads and priorities shift.
• Engage in professional development and firm-sponsored training to stay current on relevant corporate and insurance tax requirements and industry practices.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment: This opportunity is hybrid.
• Dynamic and Innovative Work: An opportunity to play a critical role within a rapidly growing firm with a supportive and collaborative culture.
• Growth Opportunities: A dynamic and supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the firm’s growth and success and share in the rewards.
• Collaborative Culture: A team-oriented culture that values innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and growth mindset.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive salary and benefits package, including performance-based incentives and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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