Compensation: $115,000 - $150,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Location: Houston, TX (Open to relocation but not offering relocation assistance)
MUST HAVE: Min 5 years’ experience in public accounting
Recent tax preparation experience is a must have
CPA must have
NEED PREPARATION KOWLEDGE
AX Provision ASC 740 - MUST HAVE
NICE TO HAVE: Prior experience with a “Big 4”, National, or regional accounting firm.
Employment Type / Standard Operating Hours: Hybrid: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; Core Hours 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Eligibility: U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tax Manager to join our team. This role involves delivering a full range of tax services to clients across various industries while playing a key role in the development of the firm’s tax services division. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a client-focused mindset.
Major Responsibilities & Duties
- Manage all tax engagements to ensure compliance and deadlines are met.
- Prepare and/or review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns of varying complexities.
- Prepare and/or review current and deferred tax provisions in compliance with ASC 740.
- Conduct quarterly and year-end tax planning estimates for clients.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Oversee engagement planning, organization, and delegation to ensure efficiency and quality.
- Manage engagement economics, including billing, collections, and profitability.
- Provide education, training, and mentorship to staff to support professional growth.
- Participate in the growth and expansion of the tax practice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
Must-Have:
- Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience with a focus on corporate and partnership taxation.
- Recent tax preparation experience is required.
- Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing tax provisions under ASC 740.
- Active CPA license.
- Excellent project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership, training, and mentoring capabilities.
- Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and a cooperative attitude.
Preferred:
- Prior experience with a “Big 4”, National, or Regional accounting firm.
- Familiarity with tax preparation and research software, including ProSystem fx Tax and Engagement, CCH, RIA, and BNA.
- Advanced degree in accounting, tax, or law.
- Demonstrated success in a sales-based culture and commitment to expanding the tax practice.
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s in Accounting or a related field.
- Preferred: Advanced degree in Accounting, Tax, or Law.