About the Role
An established CPA firm is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join their team in Newark, NJ. This role involves planning, supervising, and completing engagements, reviewing tax returns, and developing client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing engagements.
- Review tax returns prepared by other staff.
- Plan the timing and assigning of staff to engagements.
- Review engagement documentation, resolve technical problems, and keep the partner informed of developments.
- Prepare client billings as requested by partners.
- Evaluate the performance of staff and senior accountants.
- Develop new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm.
- Market the firm through volunteering, public speaking, etc.
- Assist in administrative functions as assigned by the partners.
- Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.
- Lead departments as assigned by partners and be responsible for their department.
- Ensure firm policies and procedures are followed.
- Understand the economics of an engagement, including going over budget and making a profit.
- Lead Tax Team.
- Supervise and manage staff, including performance reviews.
- Perform 100% review of tax returns prepared by other staff, acting as the final sign-off.
- Plan, supervise, budget, bill, and complete tax engagements.
- Market the firm through business development efforts and cross-selling services.
- Provide exceptional client service and develop excellent client relationships.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience working in a public accounting/CPA firm (REQUIRED)
- Active CPA license REQUIRED
- 10+ years of tax management experience
- Supervisory or management of staff to include performance reviews
- Must be comfortable reviewing as the last sign off.
- Ability to plan, supervise, budget, bill and complete tax engagements
- Ability to market the firm through business development efforts and cross-selling of firm services
- Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills with detail orientation
- Forward a current copy of your resume and state your salary requirements.
Skills
- Tax management
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Detail orientation
- Business development
- Cross-selling
Location
- Newark, NJ
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 10+ years
Education Level
- BA in Accounting or MA in Taxation
Benefits
- 401k w/ 3% Safe harbor match
- Profit Sharing
- Health insurance
- Vacation
- Personal Days
- Major Holidays Off
About the Company
- An established CPA firm offering a blend of expertise and personalized service to business owners, executives and independent professionals.
