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Tax Manager

• Fort Wayne, IN
• Direct Hire
• Job ID: IN09-2686901

TAX MANAGER

Due to a retirement, our client, a privately held CPA Firm is looking for a Tax Manager. 

The Tax Manager will lead and manage multiple operations of the tax practice area to deliver quality tax services. This person will serve as a business adviser to clients to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertise. 

Responsibilities of the Tax Manager:

• Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within appropriate filing dates
• Prepare and review complex federal and state individual income, gift tax, and estate returns
• Prepare complex federal and multi-state income tax returns for S-Corporations, C-Corporations, Partnerships, and Non-Profit Organizations
• Respond to IRS and state agency audits, inquiries, and tax notices. 
• Conduct complex tax research and prepare memorandum outlining findings and conclusions
• Communicate directly with existing clients, colleagues, management and IRS representatives regarding various tax matters
• Manage staff accountants, provide feedback to them, and evaluate their progress, offer guidance and direction
• Build relationships and interact with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertise
• Provide innovative tax planning and review complex income tax returns
• Identify and mitigate tax risks
• Engage in consulting and special projects as requested
• Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices
• Manage and coordinate tax audits
• Enhance existing client relationships and actively seek to develop new relationships with potential clients and referral sources that would be beneficial to the firm
• Assist in firm administrative functions as assigned by partners.
• Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.

Requirements for the Tax Manager:

• CPA Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Master’s degree in Taxation
• 3-7 years of proven experience in Public Accounting, focused on tax
• Excellent knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of tax software and Microsoft Office
• Good at meeting deadlines and solving problems
• Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills
• Analytical skills with high detail orientation
• Experience in managing a small team, delegating work, managing performance and compliance of team members