Tax Supervisor - Construction

Grassi•Needham, MA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

About Grassi After more than 40 years of business growth and industry change, Grassi has redefined what it means to be an advisor and accountant to today’s businesses and individuals. Nationally ranked as one of the largest and fastest-growing accounting firms in the nation, Grassi is a leading provider of advisory, tax, and accounting services across key sectors including construction, architecture and engineering, not-for-profit, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, financial services, real estate, and more. Several publications have ranked us among the top accounting firms to work for, highlighting our strength in work-life balance, culture, and wellness categories. With over 550 employees and eleven offices spanning the New York Metropolitan Area, Long Island, the Northeast, Florida, New England, Denver and an international presence in Italy, we are strategically positioned to serve clients locally and globally. In 2023, Grassi became an employee-owned company by implementing an ESOP, establishing our independence and empowering our people to drive the firm’s future success. The ESOP ensures that equity partners and all Grassi U.S. employees have the exclusive opportunity to own the firm’s stock, making them integral to the company’s future. Job Summary We are currently seeking a Tax Supervisor to join our team in any of the following office locations Jericho, NY; New York, NY; White Plains, NY; Park Ridge, NJ; Chelmsford, MA; Needham, MA; Palm Beach, FL. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree in taxation or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 4+ years of progressive tax preparation
Construction Tax experience required
CPA license preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Tax software, ProSystems and CCH
Must be technically proficient in corporate, international, federal and state and local tax, as well as have a solid background in corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, C Corps, partnerships and individual/ trusts
Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, consolidated federal tax returns, partnership returns, and combined state tax returns
Ability to manage staff on multiple engagements
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, initiative, and leadership skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Maintains a high level of professionalism and consistently demonstrates respect for others

Responsibilities

Running client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget
Supervising, training, and mentoring staff on tax projects and assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; performing in-charge role as needed
Reviewing tax returns done by staff and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities, gaining increasing responsibility in review process
Preparing tax returns for more complex individual, trust, and flow through entities
Researching and consulting on various tax matters; utilizing tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters
Responding to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
Meeting or exceeding chargeable hour targets
Punctually entering time and expenses to support efficient billing processes
Maintaining appropriate compliance with all Firm policies and procedures
Developing referral sources, which may include involvement in community, social, business, and professional organizations, as well as alumni functions
Developing understanding of how to identify market opportunities; assisting management in identifying marketing and sales opportunities
Representing and actively promoting the Firm
Traveling to client meetings occasionally