Audit/Tax Manager

Novogradac & Company LLP; Detroit, Southfield (MI, MI); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Flexible working hours

Competitive salaries

401(k) with profit-sharing

Discretionary annual bonuses + CPA-bon

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is seeking an experienced Manager to join our fast-growing firm. You will manage tax, audit and other assignments, supervising staff and building client relationships while driving profitability. Remote or hybrid options may be available based on business needs.

You will lead engagements, review work, and mentor junior staff, while developing opportunities with Principals and Partners and pursuing new clients as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 5–8 years in public accounting.
• CPA license required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues and other decisions.
• Oversee completion of engagements, including identifying and solving problem areas during the engagement, with minimal oversight or assistance.
• Conduct thorough engagement reviews.
• Supervise and mentor Supervisors, Senior Accountants and Staff, including guiding and educating them in technical areas.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and manage employee performance conversations.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Tax knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Collaboration

Excel

Report writing

Professional demeanor

Deadline discipline

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Report writing tools

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Dare to bring your unique perspective? At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Position Summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for a Manager to join our fast-growing firm. The Manager will manage a variety of tax, audit and other assignments as designated by the Principal or Partner. The Manager should function with minimal supervision, and increased focus is placed on supervising and mentoring Staff and Senior Accountants, independent problem solving, strengthening and developing client relationships and increasing office profitability. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Your Contributions and Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues and other decisions.
• Oversee completion of engagements, including identifying and solving problem areas during the engagement, with minimal oversight or assistance
• Conduct thorough engagement reviews
• Supervise and mentor Supervisors, Senior Accountants and Staff, including guiding and educating them in technical areas, identifying professional development opportunities and maintaining a respectful team atmosphere
• Complete annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and manage employee performance conversations
• Assist Principals and Partners with identifying, meeting with and pursuing new clients.
• Find opportunities to turn acquired technical knowledge into high value-added opportunities for Firm clients
• Promote the Firm’s image by participating on conference panels, contributing to Firm publications, attending recruiting events, conducting in-house and client trainings, etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the value of enhancing the Novogradac brand by fostering collegial relationships with all Partners, employees, clients and prospects of the Firm
• Develop, strengthen and grow client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness and service-oriented approach
• Enhance skills in the industries the Firm focuses on by seeking out and completing training courses
• Increase office profitability by managing your time and the time of Staff and Senior Accountants efficiently, contributing ideas and adding value
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Your Background and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus), and 5-8 years of experience in public accounting and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience.
• CPA license required.
• Exhibit expert understanding of accounting and tax rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a level of intellectual curiosity
• Consistently demonstrate strong personal, technical and professional judgment
• Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities
• Ability to accept constructive feedback from Partner group and make adjustments as directed
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment
• Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools
• Maintain a professional demeanor with coworkers and clients
• Able to gain the confidence of the existing Partner group
• Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.)
• Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs and to travel domestically if required
• Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE), Property Compliance, Nonprofit, Single Audit, Uniform Guidance, A-133, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Year 15 Exit, Tax-exempt bond and HOME programs.

Why work with us?

• Increased number of paid holidays per year
• Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
• Flexible working hours and work arrangements
• Remote and hybrid opportunities
• Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities
• The benefits of joining our team
• Strong growth opportunities
• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing
• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan
• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
• Dress for your day policy
• Resources of a national firm
• Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment

Compensation: $111,000 to $136,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.

Commitment to Inclusion

Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence. At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace. Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).

Novogradac & Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.

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Get to know us better! We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco.

We’re Novogradac, national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country. Novogradac is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. We provide publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance, and general consulting services. We work extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation, and renewable energy fields.