We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting team serving clients in New Jersey. This role focuses on overseeing complex multistate tax engagements, delivering practical planning guidance, and supporting businesses and individuals with evolving tax needs. The ideal candidate brings strong technical judgment, a client-focused approach, and the ability to lead staff while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation and final review of multistate tax filings for partnerships, corporations, S corporations, single-member LLCs, and individual taxpayers.
- Direct state and local tax matters, including apportionment analysis, nexus considerations, composite filings, and nonresident withholding requirements.
- Advise clients on tax planning strategies designed to improve outcomes, address upcoming obligations, and support informed business and personal financial decisions.
- Lead advisory engagements related to entity formation, structural changes, and expansion into additional states or jurisdictions.
- Supervise tax staff by providing guidance, reviewing deliverables, and supporting ongoing development through coaching and feedback.
- Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, monitor progress against deadlines, and resolve technical or procedural issues as they arise.
- Communicate engagement updates, planning considerations, and areas of concern to leadership in a clear and timely manner.
- Utilize tax and accounting software, including CCH ProSystem Fx, CCH Sales Tax, and QuickBooks, to support accurate reporting and efficient workflow execution.
- At least 10 years of tax experience within a public accounting environment.
- Deep knowledge of multistate taxation across corporate, pass-through, and individual return types.
- Demonstrated success providing tax planning and consultative support to a diverse client base.
- Strong command of business tax compliance, including corporate tax returns and annual income tax provision concepts.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex tax matters for clients, colleagues, and firm leadership.
- Proven ability to build productive working relationships with clients and team members in a collaborative setting.
- Experience using CCH ProSystem Fx, CCH Sales Tax, QuickBooks, and related tax technology tools.
- Highly organized and dependable, with the capacity to manage several engagements, projects, and deadlines at once.