We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting firm serving clients from Cornelius, North Carolina. This role leads complex tax engagements, provides strategic guidance on compliance and planning matters, and helps ensure high-quality service across a diverse client base. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting client relationships and team performance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and review of corporate tax filings, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Oversee annual income tax provision work and analyze supporting schedules to deliver complete and reliable reporting.
- Advise clients on tax planning strategies, entity structure considerations, and the implications of new business formations.
- Manage sales and use tax activities, including filings, research, and issue resolution using relevant tax software tools.
- Supervise engagement workflows, delegate assignments effectively, and review work products to maintain quality standards.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for client tax matters, responding to questions and presenting practical recommendations.
- Conduct technical research on complex tax issues and translate findings into clear guidance for clients and internal teams.
- Support process improvements within the tax function, including updates to software usage and engagement procedures when needed.
- At least 7 years of public accounting tax experience, including responsibility for managing complex engagements.
- Demonstrated background in corporate tax return preparation and review within a CPA firm environment.
- Hands-on experience with annual income tax provision processes and related tax reporting requirements.
- Proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx and CCH Sales Tax or comparable tax compliance platforms.
- Knowledge of entity formation considerations and the related tax impact for business clients.
- Strong leadership, project management, and client communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation preferred.