Tax Senior Manager (handling US tax compliances)

• Develop and implement advanced tax strategies to minimize client liability, optimize savings, and support strategic business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and estate planning.

• Lead comprehensive tax planning initiatives, proactively identifying and managing tax risks, staying current on evolving regulations, and advising senior leadership on tax-efficient business decisions.

• Oversee tax provisions and quarterly/year-end reporting, ensuring compliance with ASC 740 and other accounting and reporting standards.

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  Maintain a strong grasp of critical performance indicators such as realization and leverage to monitor and improve profitability.
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  Develop a deep understanding of the firm’s business model, service lines, and strategic priorities to align tax strategies with organizational goals.

• Proactively seek opportunities to expand client relationships, introduce new services, and contribute to revenue growth.

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  Collaborate with other service lines (e.g., audit, advisory) to identify and execute cross-selling opportunities that enhance client value.
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  Serve as the primary point of contact for complex client engagements, building and maintaining strong relationships, understanding evolving client needs, and identifying opportunities for advisory or planning services.
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  Direct and coordinate responses to tax audits, disputes, and inquiries from tax authorities, ensuring proper documentation and strategic resolution of issues.
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  Collaborate with external advisors, auditors, and consultants to enhance compliance, reporting, and strategic planning, while effectively communicating tax strategies, insights, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to maintain high-quality service delivery.

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  Champion process improvements, technology adoption, and best practices within the tax function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and client service quality.
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  Participate in networking, thought leadership, and marketing initiatives to strengthen the firm’s brand and visibility in the marketplace.

Requirements

• One of the following active accreditations obtained: o Certified Public Accountant (CPA) o Licensed attorney
• 12+ years of experience in tax, including extensive experience with compliance, planning, and reporting in addition to 3-5 years in a management or supervisory position.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Experience reviewing partnership and/or trust documents

• Excellent research and writing skills