Not For Profit Tax Supervisor

Withum; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonus program

Job summary

Withum seeks an experienced tax professional to lead the Exempt Organization and Employee Benefits Tax group. You will review complex tax returns for benefit plans and nonprofits, supervise staff, and provide guidance to clients while growing your career at Withum.

You will work with a team of trusted experts in a fast-paced firm that values analytical skill, teaching, and client service excellence. A strong CPA/JD/MS in Taxation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA/license/JD or MS in Taxation.
• At least 5 years in a public accounting tax department, leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills.
• Exceptional client service and communication with strong relationship building.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review annual employee benefit tax returns and unrelated business income tax returns for a large and diverse client base.
• Review state income tax returns and annual charitable registration forms.
• Research and resolve tax-exempt organization tax issues.
• Review Form 5500s, 990 series, 990-T, C Corp., S Corp., partnership returns, and fiduciary/individual returns as time permits.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities.
• Manage multiple engagements with teams to meet deadlines.
• Provide guidance and mentoring within the team.

Skills

Excel

CPA license

JD

MS in Taxation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

JD

MS in Taxation

Job description

Job Description

Withum's Exempt Organization and Employee Benefits Tax group provides support and guidance to Benefit Plans and other Exempt Organizations to succeed in a technology-driven world full of ever-changing rules and regulations.

Withum's Employee Benefits Tax team has the experience and the knowledge to tackle compliance, governance and operational and financial hurdles that can help free up time and resources. This group services a variety of employee benefit plans, including Health & Welfare Plans, Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans, as well as nonprofits including community-based organizations, public charities, private foundations, trade associations and educational institutions.

This Supervisor will work exclusively with Withum's Exempt Organization and Employee Benefits Tax Group. You'll be working with a team of renowned experts and thought leaders in the industry who are passionate about what they do! The ideal candidate will possess excellent Excel and tax return preparation skills and review experience with the ability and desire to grow and advance their career at Withum.

How You'll Spend Your Time

• Reviewing of annual employee benefit tax returns and unrelated business income tax returns for a large and diverse client base
• Reviewing of relevant state income tax returns and annual state charitable registration forms
• Researching and resolving tax-exempt organization tax issues
• Reviewing Employee Benefit Plan Forms 5500, Exempt Organization returns such as Form 990, 990-PF and 990-T, C Corp., S Corp., Partnership income, fiduciary tax returns and individual returns as time permits
• Identifying and implementing tax planning opportunities
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines
• Conducting constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly
• Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA license, JD or a Master of Science in Taxation
• At least 5 years of prior experience working 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

The compensation for this position will vary by location. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and 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, as well as the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website https://www.withum.com/careers/.

San Ramon ranges are from $95,000 - $155,000 annually
Columbia ranges are from $95,000 - $155,000 annually

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.