Tax Senior Manager

Byrne | Zizzi • Oxford, MS

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Byrne Zizzi, CPA, PLLC is a growing, relationship-focused, and innovative firm seeking a Senior Tax Manager. This role is responsible for managing an increased volume of clients and projects, including tax plans, reports, and compliance. The Senior Tax Manager will prepare and review all tax filings and reporting in compliance with regulations, evaluate tax implications of company activities, and develop strategies to minimize tax obligations. This position also advises management on future tax regulation changes and their potential implications for the organization. A key aspect of this role is the direct responsibility for managing, training, and developing multiple direct reports, which may include Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers.

Requirements

• Professional with excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax issues to others.
• Attention to detail and dedication to producing quality work and avoiding negligent errors.
• Proven experience in training, mentoring and developing of team members skills.
• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Builds long term, trusted, and respected relationships with clients and team members by being a team player who has demonstrated integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.
• Ability to problem solve and develop solutions and adapt solutions to other similar circumstances.
• Ability to work effectively with others and enhance team-oriented environment.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and ability to embrace and learn new technology with ease.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• A current CPA license.
• Seven (7) years’ tax experience at a CPA firm.
• Two (2) years’ experience leading others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Thompson Reuters Suite.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with spreadsheets including creating formulas, using look up, and the ability to manage and analyze data.
• Desire to grow professionally by taking ownership of career and technical development while actively networks professionally while maintaining existing contacts and associates.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of challenging and complex federal and state tax returns and final review of tax projects for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and corporations.
• Managing an increased number of clients and projects to be completed.
• Proven experience in effectively hiring and supervising professional staff.
• Working with direct reports on setting clear deadlines and priorities.
• Recognizing, coaching, and development and growth of direct reports.
• Building and implementing new ideas and recommendations for continued improvement of processes for the betterment of our team members, clients, and Firm.
• Deliver comprehensive, long-term tax strategies and consulting services.
• Participate in the proposal process for potential new clients including the development of strategic tax planning.
• Accurately scope a new project and construct a fee estimate/budget.
• Effective prioritization of work based on deadlines and commitments; meets those deadlines and commitments by meeting productivity and efficiency standards.
• Build, develop, and maintain positive client relationship by providing timely and unmatched client service while exceeding client expectations.
• Assists in development of others by taking the time to teach other information/skills that are critical to their current and future work; makes yourself available to answer questions and is responsive.
• Promote firm services to existing and prospective clients.
• Effectively navigate various software programs and tools used by the firm.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Culture and work environment that encourages and supports career development and growth.
• Ethical, friendly, fast-paced, and fun environment that feels like family.
• Leaders with open doors who understand the importance of family and support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with a growing, relationship-focused, innovative firm.
• Focus on educating clients and team members to plan for the future.

What This Job Offers

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