Senior Tax Manager

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Tax Manager in Newton, MA.

Summary:

The Senior Tax Manager is an important leadership role responsible for overseeing the preparation and review of complex tax returns for partnerships (with a focus on real estate), S-corporations, individuals, and trusts. You will guide operational excellence, help grow the tax practice, mentor the tax team, and provide strategic solutions to deliver quality client service.

What You'll Do:

Tax Compliance & Preparation:

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for partnerships, S-corporations, individuals, and trusts
• Ensure all returns comply with current tax laws and regulations
• Respond to IRS and state agency audits, inquiries, and tax notices
• Conduct technical tax research and draft memoranda on complex tax issues
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation and evaluate its impact on clients and our practice

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior staff and managers within the tax and advisory teams
• Delegate projects and manage workflow to maximize efficiency and quality
• Foster a collaborative team culture
• Train staff on new processes, software, and regulatory changes

Client Service & Advisory:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, being a trusted advisor
• Provide strategic tax planning and consulting services
• Advise clients on tax implications of business transactions, investments, and estate planning
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's in Taxation preferred)
• CPA designation strongly preferred (alternative Enrolled Agent designation or JD)
• 5 or more years of experience in public accounting, with demonstrated expertise in partnerships (real estate preferred), S-corporations, individual, and trust tax compliance
• Supervisory and leadership experience
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. tax regulations and compliance
• Effective analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Proficiency in CCH tax software
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and client-service orientation

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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