Manager-Sr. Manager- Tax and or Audit

Brady Martz; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Profit-sharing plan

401(k) option

Group term life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible time off and paid leave program

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Sioux Falls is seeking a Manager or Sr. Manager for Audit and/or Tax services. This role involves leading audit teams and conducting complex tax responsibilities, requiring strong leadership and communication skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, considerable public accounting experience, and be licensed CPAs or CMAs. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, and a profit-sharing plan, among others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business required, preferably in Accounting.
• 5+ years in accounting managing staff, ideally in public accounting.
• Licensed CPA or CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagement teams through all phases of audits.
• Review complex tax returns and advise clients.
• Manage client relationships and respond to needs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Tax knowledge

Audit experience

Innovative thinking

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA or CMA license

Tools

Audit software

Cloud-based technology

Job description

Manager- Sr. Manager – Audit and/or Tax

Managers may serve as the engagement lead or work under the direct supervision of Senior Managers, depending on the nature of the client engagement. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills to successfully manage multiple engagements and deadlines while delivering high-quality client service.

Role Overview

• Work as part of a team to provide audit engagement and/or tax services for clients
• Interact regularly with clients and firm team members
• Coordinate multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting established deadlines

Leadership & Team Management

• Train, mentor, and lead Senior Associates and Associates
• Instruct team members on work to be performed
• Review completed work, provide feedback, and direct necessary revisions
• Oversee and review work to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Provide feedback to Senior Managers and Principles

Tax Responsibilities

• Review mid- to high-level business tax returns and individual income tax returns
• Advise clients on a broad range of tax services
• Oversee complex tax research projects
• Manage tax accounting projects to meet client needs within specified timeframes

Audit Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagement teams through all phases of the audit, including:
• Gathering information from clients
• Leading planning meetings
• Performing risk assessments
• Overseeing fieldwork procedures
• Managing the audit through final report issuance

Client Service & Relationship Management

• Manage client relationships by monitoring and responding to client needs
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients on day‑to‑day accounting matters
• Use sound judgment and analysis to prepare and review accounting‑related reports
• Provide financial analysis to help improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and cross‑sell additional firm services

Business Development & Technology

• Participate in business development activities
• Utilize cloud‑based technology and audit software to enhance engagement efficiency

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business required, a Bachelors in Accounting preferred
• 5+ years of accounting required including experience managing staff, preferably in public accounting
• Licensed CPA or CMA license preferred
• Understanding of GAAP and GAAS
• Strong technology skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• Team player
• Ability to think innovatively

Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit‑sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.