Tax Manager

Baker Tilly • Madison, WI

1d • $90,000 - $134,400

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a Tax Manager for its Madison office to provide tax and business advisory services and tax compliance to business clients. The manager works alongside firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, leads client engagements, and coaches staff to develop their technical and professional skills. 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 Tax Manager provides accounting, bookkeeping, and financial statement preparation or compilation services; reviews accounting records and reports; consults with clients about accounting and business matters; and recommends business and process improvements. The role manages client relationships and engagement delivery, oversees and develops team members, supports client profitability, and maintains current knowledge of tax practices and laws.

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.

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.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, maintain current knowledge through continuous learning, see both the big picture and details, demonstrate ethical commitment, and complete quality work promptly.
• Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax, accounting, and advisory services to business clients.
• Oversee services related to accounting, bookkeeping, and prepared or compiled 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 client-service and implementation processes and procedures for efficiencies and internal control issues.
• Recommend business and process improvements based on clients’ operations, processes, and objectives.
• Manage client relationships, serve as a liaison to address and 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.
• Assist with engagement staffing, billings, and collections, and help ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Network and build relationships internally, with clients, and in the community.
• Participate in professional development and firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Support team members’ growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy and help associates meet their professional goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
• 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.
• Social activities and team outings that encourage work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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