Tax Manager

Jobot; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA

401K match at 3%

15+ days PTO

Paid holidays

7.5% bonus on billing collected

Internal bonuses for staff referrals

CPE paid for

Job summary

Jobot in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the firm’s federal and state tax strategy within a hybrid work model. You will oversee returns, planning, and team mentoring in a growing regional CPA firm.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in tax management, CPA or Master’s in Taxation, and strong leadership and client service skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or Master's in Taxation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as tax manager or in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state tax laws and compliance.
• Proven leadership and team mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for the company, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning for federal and state taxes.
• Manage tax team members and coordinate outsourced tax work.
• Conduct tax research and prepare memoranda on corporate and consolidated issues.
• Coordinate audits with tax authorities and respond to inquiries.
• Advise management on the impact of new tax laws.
• Review tax projections and maintain tax balances on the general ledger.

Skills

Tax Planning

Tax Compliance

Corporate Tax

Tax Returns

Tax Research

Tax Accounting

Tax Advisory

Leadership

Project Management

Client Service

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's in Taxation or CPA

Job description

Tax Manager (Hybrid) / Regional CPA firm

Salary: $90,000 - $150,000 per year

Employment: Permanent

Location: Annapolis, MD area

We are a local/regional CPA firm that has been in business for nearly 50 years, and employs around 50 employees in the Annapolis, MD area.

Are you a seasoned tax professional with a passion for numbers and a knack for managing intricate financial scenarios? If so, we have an exceptional opportunity for you. We are currently seeking a Permanent Tax Manager to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing our company's tax strategy, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and optimizing our tax liabilities. You will also guide and mentor junior staff members to ensure they understand and adhere to tax regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant tax laws.
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary federal and state taxes.
• Manage members of the tax team as they prepare components of the company's US federal income tax return and state tax returns.
• Conduct complex tax research and prepare tax memorandums dealing with a wide range of corporate, partnership, and consolidated tax issues.
• Coordinate audits by various taxation authorities.
• Negotiate with tax authorities over tax payment issues.
• Advise management on the impact of new laws on tax liabilities.
• Coordinate outsourced tax preparation efforts.
• Review tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections.
• Manage and facilitate IRS income tax audits: preparing responses, creating schedules, etc.
• Maintain tax balances on general ledger.
• Prepare all tax papers on a regular basis and handle all information data requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Taxation or a CPA certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a tax manager or public accountant role.
• Extensive understanding and experience with Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, Corporate Tax, Tax Returns, Tax Research, Tax Accounting, and Tax Advisory.
• Strong knowledge of tax code, compliance and procedures for corporations.
• Familiarity with U.S. federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Strong experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements.
• Strong ability to utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
• Analytical skills with detail orientation.
• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• FSA
• 401K match at 3%
• 15+ days PTO
• Paid holidays
• 7.5% bonus on billing collected
• Internal bonuses for staff referrals
• CPE paid for

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.