Tax Supervisor

CBIZ•Kansas City, MO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves supervising all aspects of accounting, tax, or audit engagements for clients. The Tax Supervisor will be responsible for providing status updates to engagement managers, adhering to quality control standards, and developing a deep understanding of client businesses to contribute to engagement analysis and planning. The position requires managing engagement budgets, completing tasks within deadlines, and explaining any variances. A key part of the role is reviewing the work of engagement team members, offering constructive feedback, and supervising/guiding them to foster a collaborative environment. Additionally, the Tax Supervisor will train and mentor team members, support their professional development, and assist with client billing. Developing a specialization in a particular industry or area, leveraging that knowledge for cross-serving opportunities, and participating in practice development activities are also expected. Administrative duties and additional responsibilities as assigned will be part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
At least 3 years of experience in public accounting or related field
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
Proficient use of applicable technology
Must be able to travel based on client and business needs

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field
1 year supervisory experience preferred
CPA candidates preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise all aspects of accounting, tax or audit engagements for clients including status updates to engagement managers and adhere to all quality control standards as required
Develop a thorough understanding of the client's business, contributing to the analysis and planning of client engagements
Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within the time requested, and explain variances when needed
Achieve charge hour goals
Review engagement team members accounting, tax or auditing work: provide constructive review points
Supervise and guide team members on engagements, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
Train and mentor engagement team members, supporting their technical and professional development
Assist in the client billing process with Managers, Directors or Managing Directors
Identify an industry or area of specialization and develop skills, knowledge and expertise in that area
Leverage industry knowledge and business acumen blending cross serve opportunities into client engagements
Participate in practice development activities, such as membership in qualified organizations, capable of referring potential engagements
Execute administrative duties as assigned
Additional responsibilities as assigned