Tax Supervisor

Grassi • Needham, MA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Grassi among the top accounting firms to work for, highlighting their 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, Grassi is strategically positioned to serve clients locally and globally. In 2023, Grassi became an employee-owned company by implementing an ESOP, establishing their independence and empowering their 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. Grassi is currently seeking a Tax Supervisor to join their team in any of the following office locations: Chelmsford, MA; Needham, MA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive tax preparation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Tax software, ProSystems and CCH
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in taxation or equivalent preferred
• CPA license preferred

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

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Flexible “Dress for Your Day” dress code
• Telecommuting options
• Flex-time policies
• Summer hours, enhanced by our Floating Summer Friday’s program, which allows team members three extra Fridays off during the summer months in addition to their PTO
• Competitive base compensation with eligibility for a raise and bonus each June or December based on performance metrics and level
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer contribution to life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• ESOP
• Client and employee referral bonus program
• Financial assistance toward the achievement of the CPA certification which includes the cost of the CPA study materials, CPA exam registration and sitting fees for all 4 parts (up to 2 x per part), plus the CPA application and licensing fees
• Paid study time during work hours for CPA
• Additional paid time off to take your scheduled CPA exam
• Bonus paid upon passing the CPA exam
• Continuing Professional Education (CPE) opportunities, including both technical and soft skills training
• Internal courses and external programs led by well-known industry instructors
• Discounted gym memberships
• Various wellness initiatives and programs such as the CALM app

What This Job Offers

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