Tax Specialist

As a Tax Manager, your responsibilities will include reviewing US business and individual tax forms and paperwork prepared by junior staff members. You will be proactive in managing engagements, identifying and resolving issues, and anticipating the needs of clients, partners, and deliverable timelines. Developing relationships and maintaining contact with clients throughout the year will be crucial, along with possessing a thorough knowledge of the client and all aspects of their business. You will demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility within the engagement team, and utilize current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services. Planning, supervising, reviewing, and controlling engagements of all sizes and complexities for tax compliance with professional and firm standards will be part of your role. This includes ensuring client adherence to compliance-related deadlines, supervising time budget development, and collaborating with internal staff and clients to plan engagement requirements, objectives, and strategies. Communication will be key as you update clients and the team on engagement progress, problems, and resolutions. Additionally, you will need to have a deep understanding of complex tax concepts and their application to client situations. Mentoring and guiding a group of Tax staff, including their career development, training, professional development, productivity, and performance, will also be part of your responsibilities. You will evaluate the performance of Tax staff and provide regular verbal and written feedback. Understanding the firm's policies, procedures, and professional standards will be essential. Displaying strong social and teamwork skills, being able to interact effectively with individuals in various situations, listening and communicating well, earning the trust of others, and adapting to different work styles will be important. Continual learning and a focus on personal development will be encouraged in this role. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, accounting, or finance, along with a Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification. A minimum of 6+ years of professional experience in public accounting working on US tax business and individual returns is required. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, proficiency in computers, accounting software, and tax software programs, as well as solid interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) are essential. You should have the ability to train and supervise staff in tax and software skills, perform under time pressures, meet deadlines, and possess a strong work ethic characterized by honesty and ethics. Your high level of people and project management skills will be crucial for success in this role.,