Manager, Tax Services - Construction

RubinBrown LLP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RubinBrown LLP in St. Louis seeks a Manager of Tax Services-Construction to lead tax engagements for builders and contractors, ensuring timely, high-quality work and strong client service.

The role blends technical tax expertise with industry knowledge to deliver insights, mentor staff, and drive operational improvement. Ideal candidates have a CPA, 5+ years in public accounting with construction exposure, and experience budgeting, researching complex issues, and guiding teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive public accounting experience, with significant focus and expertise in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of Internal Revenue Code.
• Proficiency in construction-specific accounting methods.
• Experience with job costing, retainage, change orders, and WIP schedules.
• Knowledge of project budgeting, subcontractor management, and bonding requirements in construction.
• Proven ability to manage engagement teams, mentor staff, and lead multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated success in building client relationships, presenting findings to executives, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and provide solutions that improve operational performance and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate complex accounting and tax issues into clear, business-focused advice.
• Skilled in tax software and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to recognize cross-service opportunities and contribute to firm growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee tax engagements for construction clients, including general contractors, subcontractors, and homebuilders, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with professional standards.
• Advise clients on complex industry issues and related accounting methods that result in tax deferrals, including the ability to complete specialized research and appropriately document findings.
• Work in a team environment, understanding book to tax differences and communicating with other departments and team members
• Develop engagement budgets, monitor progress, and ensure teams meet productivity and quality benchmarks while maintaining profitability.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client leadership, delivering insights that improve operational decision-making and long-term strategic planning.
• Train and coach team members in both technical tax skills and construction industry best practices, promoting professional growth and engagement.
• Assist with proposal process including tax return review, budget analysis, and prospect visits.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Budgeting

Tax knowledge

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Active CPA license

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Job description

RubinBrown is one of the nation's leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value. RubinBrown has revenue of approximately $200 million with 950 team members in six offices including Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and St. Louis.

RubinBrown is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest accounting and business advisory network in the world.

https://www.rubinbrown.com/

The Manager, Tax Services-Construction, oversees tax engagements for general contractors, specialty subcontractors, homebuilders, and related construction businesses ensuring timely, high-quality engagements. This role combines technical accounting and tax expertise with industry knowledge to deliver actionable insights, strengthen client relationships, mentor staff, and identify opportunities to improve operational and financial performance.

Major Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee tax engagements for construction clients, including general contractors, subcontractors, and homebuilders, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with professional standards.
• Advise clients on complex industry issues and related accounting methods that result in tax deferrals, including the ability to complete specialized research and appropriately document findings.
• Work in a team environment, understanding book to tax differences and communicating with other departments and team members
• Develop engagement budgets, monitor progress, and ensure teams meet productivity and quality benchmarks while maintaining profitability.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client leadership, delivering insights that improve operational decision-making and long-term strategic planning.
• Train and coach team members in both technical tax skills and construction industry best practices, promoting professional growth and engagement.
• Assist with proposal process including tax return review, budget analysis, and prospect visits.

Preferred Experience/Background/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive public accounting experience, with significant focus and expertise in the construction industry
• Strong understanding of Internal Revenue Code.
• Proficiency in construction-specific accounting methods
• Experience with job costing, retainage, change orders, and WIP schedules.
• Knowledge of operational and financial processes within construction, including project budgeting, subcontractor management, and bonding requirements.
• Proven ability to manage engagement teams, mentor staff, and lead multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated success in building strong client relationships, presenting findings to executives, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and provide solutions that improve operational performance and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate complex accounting and tax issues into clear, business-focused advice.
• Skilled in tax software and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to recognize cross-service opportunities and contribute to firm growth initiatives.

Working Conditions

• Typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Ability to work extra hours as determined by workload and client expectations.
• Travel will be most dependent upon office location. Travel may range from minimal to monthly.
• Hybrid model (2-3 days in the office/week).
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout office.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 30-50 pounds.

One Firm

To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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