Manager, Tax

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 PTO days

9 paid holidays

Company-paid long-term disability

Life insurance

BCBS medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to lead final reviews of tax returns and related documents for a broad client base. You will research tax issues, stay current with tax law changes, and coordinate client interactions to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates bring CPA/EA/JD credentials, at least 5 years in public accounting, strong leadership, and a calm, organized approach under pressure while developing staff and pursuing new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• CPA/EA/JD required (CPA preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Well-developed decision-making skills and initiative
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Prioritize a heavy workload and stay organized

Responsibilities

• Provide a final technical review on tax returns and documents for the majority of client base
• Research tax issues and provide resolutions/recommendations
• Stay abreast of developments in tax law and accounting procedures
• Coordinate and manage client planning, scheduling and deadlines
• Communicate with clients to protect their best interests
• Lead and develop staff and supervisors to meet objectives and budgets
• Monitor quality of products and staff performance
• Assign and track tasks to staff/supervisors for preparation
• Nurture internal and external networks to develop new business opportunities
• Oversee real-time and monthly billing, WIP, aging and write-downs
• Support and participate in in-house CPE and training activities

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Work under pressure

Organizational skills

Public accounting

Education

CPA/EA/JD

Job description

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future.

We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts.

Essential Functions

• Provide a final technical review on tax returns and documents for the majority of client base
• Research tax issues and resolutions/recommendations for those issues
• Stay abreast of developments and changes in tax law and accounting procedures
• Direct, coordinate, schedule and exercise functional authority for planning, organizing, coordinating and interfacing with clients to ensure all deadlines are met
• Communicate and interface with clients to ensure the clients’ best interests are achieved
• Direct and support subordinates’ activities to achieve objectives and set budgets by providing necessary resources and creating an enjoyable work environment to ensure quality and high performance
• Facilitate the monitoring of the quality of our product and the performance of our personnel
• Assign, track and manage tasks/projects that are sent to staff/supervisors to prepare
• Take an active role in developing staff and supervisors
• Continually build and nurture an internal and external network and leverage effective relationships to develop new business opportunities
• Manage and oversee real-time and monthly billing functions and collections, and monitor additions to WIP, aging and write-downs
• Facilitate and participate in “in-house” CPE and training activities

Qualifications

• CPA, EA or JD required (CPA preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Well-developed decision-making skills and initiative to make those decisions
• Work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Prioritize a heavy work load and remain organized

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. The profession and our communities widely acknowledge our commitment to delivering tailored solutions to help ensure client success.

We stand out through our collaborative, client-focused approach, offering personalized services backed by deep industry knowledge. Clients trust CRI as a dedicated partner who understands their unique needs and ensures support at every step.To learn more about the industries we serve, our service offerings, and our family of companies please visit us at www.criadv.com .

• CRI offers a generous benefits package that includes 21 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employees also have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage.
• Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan.