Tax Manager - Manufacturing

Wipfli Advisory LLC•Wausau, WI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating tax compliance and advisory work for clients, including reviewing federal and multistate partnership tax returns. The role leads day-to-day client relationships on tax matters, supports partners with service execution and development of extended services, and researches and consults on technical matters and special projects. The manager proactively builds client relationships, communicates to provide superior service, and participates in business development by working with partners and marketing professionals to engage prospective clients. The position also involves managing, training, and developing staff; participating in performance reviews; building technical and industry-specific expertise through continuing education and firm or industry events; and reviewing tax-related information such as tax provisions, depreciation schedules, and property tax returns. The Tax Manager leads multidisciplinary client service teams for account planning, prepares and reviews client correspondence, and participates in firm-sponsored events for industry-specific or regional clients and prospects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPA certification in the state in which the candidate is practicing.
At least 5 years of job-related experience.
Manufacturing and retail distribution experience.
Prior accounting and/or tax experience.
Subject-matter leadership in similar accounting and/or tax services.
Management and/or mentoring experience with other staff members.
Experience making recommendations to management.

Nice To Haves

Prior public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for clients.
Review federal and multistate partnership tax returns.
Lead day-to-day client relationships on tax matters, supporting partners with service execution and development of extended services.
Research and consult on technical matters and special projects.
Build client relationships and communicate effectively to provide superior client service.
Participate in business development efforts with partners and marketing professionals to target and build relationships with prospective clients.
Manage, train, and develop staff, and participate in the performance review process.
Develop technical competency and industry-specific expertise through continuing education and firm or industry events.
Review tax-related information, including tax provisions, depreciation schedules, and property tax returns.
Lead multidisciplinary client service teams for account planning.
Prepare and review client correspondence.
Participate in firm-sponsored events for industry-specific or regional clients and prospects.