Tax Senior Manager

Baker Tilly•Houston, TX

38d•$140,200 - $187,280

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm. This role is for a Tax Senior Manager who will be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle market clients. The individual will work with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success. Additionally, the role involves mentoring and coaching staff, utilizing expertise to help develop their technical and professional skills. Baker Tilly offers upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where work is done, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership. The role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in a specific industry, become an industry expert, and serve as a trusted business advisor to clients, finding creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges. The firm serves middle market clients and is transparent in its decisions. The role values development and offers autonomy through structured programs like My Time Off, My Development, and Dress for Your Day. The individual will contribute to engagement team growth and develop leadership skills for a career with endless opportunities.

Requirements

4-year degree
CPA, Law License, Enrolled Agent
8 years of experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or law, or a similar degree in business, masters or advanced degree desirable
CPA or JD preferred
Eight (8)+ years’ experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a professional services firm
Five (5)+ years’ of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates
Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills
Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects
Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Responsibilities

Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various federal tax compliance and consulting services to industry specific clients.
Be a valued tax business advisor, lead client relationships on day to day tax matters with various clients ranging from middle market to multinational.
Consult on technical matters and special projects in various areas of corporate and flow through taxation, accounting methods, and ASC740.
Research various tax matters, responding to IRS and other tax authority inquiries, and make recommendations to the client for consideration.
Coordinate with specialty tax practices on complicated tax matters in the state and local, high net worth, international, research and development along with credits and incentives areas.
Manage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue.
Invest in professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs.
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.