Tax Manager - Review & Planning for Complex Returns

ZipRecruiter; Potsdam; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Tax Manager in Potsdam, Germany. This key leadership role involves managing complex tax engagements for individuals and businesses, providing strategic tax planning, and ensuring compliance with tax laws. The ideal candidate has a CPA license, 5+ years of tax experience, and strong leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to mentor junior staff and develop tax strategies for a diverse client base.

Qualifikationen

• CPA license required.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.

Aufgaben

• Oversee and review the preparation of tax returns.
• Provide strategic tax planning and consulting services.
• Conduct tax research and stay informed on legislation.
• Supervise and mentor tax staff.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Assist in business development efforts.

Kenntnisse

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Client relationship management

Staff supervision

Tax research

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master’s in Taxation

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystem fx

GoSystem

BNA

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

The Tax Manager is a key leadership position within the firm, responsible for managing and reviewing complex tax engagements for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts. This role involves client relationship management, tax compliance and planning, staff supervision, and ensuring work is performed in accordance with professional standards and firm policies. The Tax Manager serves as a mentor and technical resource for junior staff and plays a vital role in identifying tax-saving strategies and risk mitigation opportunities for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and review the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and fiduciaries.


• Provide strategic tax planning and consulting services to clients in various industries.


• Conduct tax research and stay informed on current tax legislation to ensure compliance and maximize client benefits.


• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff and senior associates; provide regular performance feedback and coaching.


• Manage multiple engagements and ensure client deadlines and budgets are met.


• Communicate effectively with clients, partners, and team members on technical matters and engagement progress.


• Identify and assist in the implementation of process improvements for tax workflow and client service delivery.


• Assist with business development efforts and participate in client proposal processes.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Master’s in Taxation.


• 5+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.


• Strong technical knowledge of tax laws and regulations, including multi-state and federal taxation.


• Proficiency in tax preparation and research software (e.g., CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, GoSystem, BNA, or similar).


• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.


• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.

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