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Senior Tax Manager

california, mo • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Audit

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the firm’s most complex tax engagements, including high‑net‑worth individuals, multi‑entity businesses, and cross‑jurisdictional structures.
  • Serve as a key advisor to clients on tax planning strategies, transaction structuring, succession planning, and long‑term tax minimization approaches.
  • Oversee the review of highly complex tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy, alignment with client goals, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
  • Guide the development and execution of engagement strategies, coordinating with internal specialists and external advisors as needed to deliver comprehensive client service.
  • Lead technical research on complex tax issues and evolving legislation, distilling insights into practical guidance for clients and internal teams.
  • Act as a resource to the firm by providing technical leadership on emerging tax matters, including regulatory changes and industry‑specific developments.
  • Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, documentation standards, and quality control to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Coach and mentor managers and senior associates through goal‑setting, feedback, and performance reviews, with a focus on leadership development and succession planning.
  • Cultivate deep, trusted client relationships, becoming a strategic partner in their financial decision‑making and advocating for their long‑term success.
  • Collaborate across service lines—such as assurance, advisory, and client accounting—to provide integrated, value‑added solutions.
  • Contribute to firm growth by participating in business development efforts, including client pitches, proposal development, and pricing strategies.
  • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to enhance visibility and build connections.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning by leading internal trainings, supporting certification efforts, and modeling technical excellence.
  • Oversee resource allocation and engagement planning to ensure optimal team productivity, profitability, and client satisfaction across the tax function.
  • Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership.
  • Meet annual billable hour and other targets to fulfill individual performance and overall firm productivity.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in tax preparation
  • CPA license or eligible
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • Deep expertise in federal, state, and local tax laws, with a proven ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to diverse client scenarios
  • Demonstrated success in delivering strategic tax planning, including entity structuring, succession planning, and transaction advisory
  • Advanced proficiency in tax compliance software and research tools; able to leverage technology to improve workflow and client insights
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop multi‑level teams across engagements while promoting technical growth and performance excellence
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex tax concepts clearly to clients, peers, and stakeholders
  • Strong business acumen and ability to align tax strategy with client objectives and firm growth initiatives
  • Outstanding organizational and project management skills to lead concurrent engagements and meet critical deadlines
  • High attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture and provide forward‑looking tax guidance
  • Analytical and solution‑oriented mindset with the capacity to resolve nuanced tax issues and contribute to firm‑wide thought leadership
  • Full‑time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines

Hard Skills

  • Federal Tax Laws
  • State Tax Laws
  • Local Tax Laws
  • Tax Return Review
  • Transaction Structuring
  • Succession Planning
  • Tax Compliance
  • Technical Research
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Project Management

Soft Skills

  • Exceptional Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Business Acumen
  • Coaching and Mentoring

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