Senior Tax Manager

Frost PLLC; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote after 1 year

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement

Education reimbursement

Mentoring program

Internal learning opportunities

Professional organization memberships

Paid CPE

Job summary

Frost PLLC seeks a Tax Manager to ensure Federal, State, and Local tax compliance and to advise clients on planning and effective tax strategies. The role includes mentoring staff and coordinating engagement planning to meet quality goals.

Ideal candidates have CPA, extensive tax season experience, and public accounting background, with Agribusiness exposure preferred. Hybrid/remote options become available after one year, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• Minimum of ten tax seasons of experience.
• Fully licensed CPA.
• Public Accounting experience required.
• Experience in Agribusiness and related industries preferred.
• Mid to Large size Tax Firm experience preferred.
• Experience with ProSystem fx Tax and Engagement, CCH, RIA, BNA and other tax software.
• Ability to work extended hours during busy seasons.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency, client satisfaction, and ability to motivate staff.
• Engage in tax planning and compliance.
• Complete tax returns and special service engagements.
• Perform high-level reviews for individual and complex business returns.
• Provide resolutions and solutions for complex tax and transactional related issues.
• Serve as career coach by providing constructive feedback and develop Tax Staff, Seniors, and Supervisors.
• Demonstrate understanding of the client’s business beyond tax aspects.
• Prepare complex client correspondence.
• Plan engagements to achieve quality goals and reduce time required.
• Develop a network for future practice development opportunities.
• Maintain a minimum of 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) each calendar year.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership & mentoring

Client advisory

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ProSystem fx Tax

Engagement

CCH

RIA

BNA

Job description

The opportunity:

At Frost, our Tax Managers are responsible for ensuring Federal, State, and Local tax compliance for clients in various industries. Served as client advisor in planning and maintaining effective tax strategies and assisted in the development of staff, seniors, and supervisors within the tax department.

Your key responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency, client satisfaction, and ability to motivate staff.
• Engage in tax planning and compliance.
• Complete tax returns and special service engagements.
• Perform high-level reviews for individual and complex business returns.
• Provide resolutions and solutions for complex tax and transactional related issues.
• Serve as career coach by providing constructive feedback as well as develop Tax Staff, Seniors, and Supervisors.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the client's business beyond tax-related aspects.
• Prepare complex client correspondence.
• Plan engagements to achieve quality goals and reduce the time required to perform an engagement.
• Continue developing a network for future practice development opportunities.
• Maintain a minimum of 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) each calendar year.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• A minimum of ten tax seasons of experience.
• Fully licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience in Public Accounting.
• Experience working within Agribusiness and related industries is preferred.
• Prior Mid to Large size Tax Firm experience preferred.
• Experience with ProSystem fx Tax and Engagement, CCH, RIA, BNA and other tax preparation / research software.
• Ability to work extended hours during busy seasons.

What is in it for you?

• Hybrid/Remote Opportunities after one year
• Competitive compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit programs
• 401(k) retirement
• Education reimbursement
• Supportive career environments
• Coaching and Mentoring Program
• Internal learning opportunities
• Paid membership to business, civic, and professional organizations
• Emotional well-being resources
• Paid life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid membership fees to state society of CPAs as well as AICPA
• Paid CPE

What can you expect?

• Initial phone screening of qualified candidates.
• Panel interview with a member of Human Resources and partners who this position will interact with for candidates who advance from initial phone screen.
• Secondary panel interview with member of the team this position will be working with for those who advance from the first panel interview.
• Candidates not selected at any phase of the process will be contacted to advise them of Frost’s decision to move in a different direction. If you would like to check on the status of your application, you can contact Allison Nicholas at 501.269.4119. Please allow at least 48 hours for applications to be reviewed.

Who is Frost?

At Frost PLLC, we provide our clients with the personalized financial advice and services they need to succeed. With years of collective accounting and business advisory experience, we are well-equipped to handle any challenge our clients may face. Our services include tax, assurance, advisory, business valuation, litigation, and animal welfare - so no matter what your needs may be, we have you covered.

We understand that respect and responsive communication is key to a successful relationship with our associates and clients. That's why we employ associates who have a can-do attitude and maintain honesty, objectivity, and creativity. If you're looking for a full-service accounting firm that will put your best interests first, look no further than Frost PLLC.