Tax Manager for Public Accounting Firm

Haefele Flanagan is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tax Manager to lead and mentor our tax team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and review of various tax returns, managing client engagements from start to finish, and actively contributing to the professional development of our staff. This role offers significant opportunities for leadership, client interaction, and business development.

Hybrid work schedule options available. LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY!

Responsibilities:

• Train associates, seniors, and supervisors through effective supervision in proper work paper techniques, tax return preparation, and efficient work organization to maximize quality.
• Provide constructive and useful feedback to staff members to support their professional growth.
• Review individual, corporate, membership, fiduciary, and estate tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Manage engagement responsibilities comprehensively from inception to completion, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
• Perform engagements with minimal supervision, consistently producing high-quality work products that meet or exceed technical standards.
• Directly correspond and communicate effectively with clients, building strong and lasting professional relationships.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with staff, managers, and partners involved in engagements, as well as administrative personnel.
• Continuously develop new business opportunities through active networking, community involvement, and strategic contact cultivation for referral purposes.
• Organize and coordinate workflow across multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Stay current with professional literature in tax, accounting, and general business to maintain a high level of expertise.
• Draft accurate and timely invoices to clients for services rendered.
• Effectively supervise and mentor several staff members on multiple projects concurrently, fostering their professional development.
• Further develop technical skills, particularly in identified areas of tax specialization.
• Continue to expand professional contacts and client relationships.
• Maintain a strong emphasis on the quality and accuracy of all work products produced by the team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Active CPA License
• Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive public accounting experience with a strong focus on tax.
• Proven experience in preparing and reviewing a wide range of tax returns, including individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary, and estate tax returns.
• Demonstrated experience in managing client engagements from start to finish.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a passion for developing junior level staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly and professionally to both clients and team members.
• Active involvement in networking and business development activities.
• Proficiency in tax preparation software such as CCH Access and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits:

• In addition to a great base salary… here are additional benefits we offer our employees to give them an excellent total benefits package!
• Fully paid medical dental and vision insurance by the firm effective first day
• Generous monetary contributions to HSA account by the firm (if enrolled in HSA plan)
• Employer paid life insurance (2x salary)
• Monthly cell phone stipend of $50
• 401(k) plan and 50% employer match up to 10% of salary - eligible to contribute first day of employment
• HSA, FSA, 529 plans, and Supplemental Disability plans
• Tuition, professional dues, and fees reimbursement
• Client and employee referral bonus program

Work/ Life Balance MATTERS!
Fridays off in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day (32 hour work week)

• Generous PTO days and paid holidays
• Casual attire and atmosphere
• Employee Assistance Program
• We feed you (even if you aren’t hungry)

Company Values and Culture:

• Looking for a place where open communication, streamlined processes and accountability matter? Look no further. We run on EOS® .
• We offer all our employees the opportunity for extensive training and professional development coaching, team bonding, wellness and volunteer activities throughout the year.
• We live by our values…interested in finding out what they are? Apply now!

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Haefele Flanagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Haefele Flanagan recognizes the value of diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Come join us and help build our community.