Not for Profit Tax Manager

Withum; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum's Not‑For‑Profit Tax Services Group is seeking a Not‑For‑Profit Tax Manager in the New Jersey/New York City/Philadelphia area to lead and mentor a team of CPAs on nonprofit engagements. You will supervise staff, manage multiple engagements, and build lasting client relationships while ensuring accurate, timely tax reporting.

Based in one of our regional offices, you’ll review nonprofit returns, assist with state filings, and contribute to strategic tax planning for public charities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license, JD, or Master of Science in Taxation required.
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting tax, with leadership of multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of tax engagements for Not‑For‑Profit clients.
• Supervise staff and provide mentoring.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Review nonprofit information returns and state filings.
• Research tax-exempt organization issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA license, JD, or MS in Taxation

Job description

Withum's Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met accurately and timely, while minimizing or deferring the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, U.S. federal, state, and local regulations—along with their affiliation with HLB International—enables them to develop economical tax strategies worldwide. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, International and Private Client services.

Role Overview

As a Not‑For‑Profit Tax Manager based out of our New Jersey, New York City, or Philadelphia office, you will work alongside seasoned CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of tax engagements, supervise and mentor staff, and build and maintain client relationships.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

• Reviewing annual nonprofit information returns and unrelated business income tax returns for a large and diverse Not‑For‑Profit practice including public charities, private foundations, social welfare organizations, trade associations, and social clubs
• Preparing and reviewing relevant state income tax returns and annual state charitable registration forms
• Researching and resolving tax-exempt organization tax issues
• May include preparation of Employee Benefit Plan, C‑Corp, S‑Corp, Partnership income, fiduciary tax returns, and individual returns as time permits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA license, JD, or Master of Science in Taxation is required
• At least 5 years of prior experience in the tax department of a public accounting firm, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast‑paced, interactive, results‑based team environment
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client management
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel as needed

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $120,000–$180,000 and varies by location for candidates residing in New Jersey or New York City. For these candidates, salary will be based on location. In addition to base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and a bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, and the individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.