US Tax Manager

Cloudstaff; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudstaff is seeking an experienced tax professional to lead the preparation and review of federal, state, and local returns for individuals and businesses in a fast-paced firm. You will supervise Tax Associates and Senior Tax Associates, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery to clients.

The role emphasizes tax planning, research of complex issues, and clear client communications. You will mentor the team, improve processes, and contribute to business development and onboarding of

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of public accounting experience.
• At least 3 years of tax return review experience.
• Experience supervising and mentoring tax staff.
• Experience managing client relationships.
• Strong background in complex individual and business tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review federal, state, and local tax returns, including Form 1040, Form 1065, Form 1120, Form 1120-S and multi-state returns.
• Review work prepared by Tax Associates and Senior Tax Associates and ensure compliance with current tax laws and firm standards.
• Identify and resolve technical tax issues and monitor filing deadlines and workflow.
• Lead Tax Planning & Consulting: identify tax-saving opportunities, research complex matters, and prepare technical documentation.
• Oversee Leadership & Team Development: supervise and mentor staff, provide feedback, and drive process improvements.
• Support client onboarding and business development activities and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax return review

Staff supervision

Client relationship mgmt

Complex tax returns

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

• Manage and review federal, state, and local tax returns, including:

Form 1040

Form 1065

Form 1120

Form 1120-S

Multi-state tax returns

• Review work prepared by Tax Associates and Senior Tax Associates
• Ensure compliance with current tax laws and firm standards
• Identify and resolve technical tax issues
• Monitor filing deadlines and workflow management

Tax Planning & Consulting

• Identify tax-saving opportunities for clients
• Research complex tax matters and provide recommendations
• Support year-round tax planning initiatives
• Prepare technical tax documentation when needed
• Client Relationship Management
• Serve as a trusted advisor for assigned clients
• Respond to client inquiries and communicate complex tax concepts clearly
• Manage client expectations and deliverables
• Support client onboarding and business development activities

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and mentor Tax Associates and Senior Tax Associates
• Provide constructive feedback and technical guidance
• Assist with performance management and staff development
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Practice & Process Improvement
• Help improve workflow efficiency and quality control
• Monitor engagement profitability and utilization goals
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Required Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of public accounting experience
• Minimum 3 years of tax return review experience
• Experience supervising and mentoring tax staff
• Experience managing client relationships
• Strong background in complex individual and business tax returns

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of:

• Individual Taxation (Form 1040, Schedule C/E/F, Section 199A, capital gains, stock compensation, retirement distributions, passive activity rules)
• Partnership Taxation (basis, capital accounts, allocations, distributions)
• S-Corporations (shareholder basis, AAA, reasonable compensation)
• C-Corporations (book-to-tax adjustments, dividends, estimated payments)
• Multi-state taxation, nexus, and apportionment
• Tax research and IRS regulations

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Experience working with closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals