Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager / Audit Lead to join a public accounting firm in River Ridge, Louisiana. This position combines oversight of tax engagements with leadership on audit assignments, serving as a primary point of contact for clients while guiding staff through execution and review. The role is ideal for a licensed CPA who can manage multiple priorities, mentor team members, and deliver thoughtful service to small businesses, nonprofits, and foreign-owned entities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead audit engagements by overseeing staff assignments, evaluating deliverables, and ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.
- Examine audit documentation for quality and completeness while keeping engagements aligned with deadlines and budget expectations.
- Present audit observations, risks, and recommendations clearly to client leadership and respond to questions throughout the engagement.
- Guide and develop team members by providing instruction, feedback, and support on audit methods and best practices.
- Oversee a group of tax clients that includes privately held companies, nonprofit organizations, and foreign-owned businesses.
- Review business, nonprofit, and individual tax filings prepared by staff to confirm accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
- Provide clients with practical tax planning guidance and assist in addressing notices or other tax authority inquiries.
- Partner with firm leadership on staffing decisions, workflow coordination, and maintaining strong client relationships across tax and audit services.
- Active CPA license is required.
- At least 5 years of public accounting experience in a tax leadership or senior-level tax role.
- Hands-on familiarity with audit engagements, including planning activities, testing exposure, and workpaper review.
- Demonstrated success supervising staff, reviewing work, and supporting employee development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust with clients.
- Ability to lead engagements effectively without personally performing all fieldwork.
- Experience with corporate tax returns, tax preparation, and tax planning strategies.
- Proficiency with audit documentation processes and accounting software such as ProSeries is preferred.
For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half. 504-383-0743