Tax Manager

Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman CPAs; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with profit sharing

Employer-sponsored medical coverage

Company-paid life and disability ins.

Student loan repayment

Generous PTO

Career development culture

Job summary

Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman CPAs in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee the timely review of business and individual tax returns, supervise staff, and lead tax planning with clients. The role requires a CPA license, 6–12 years in public accounting, and strong knowledge of international tax issues.

The position offers a competitive salary range and a hybrid/remote work option, with opportunities for professional development and leadership within GRF CPAs & Advisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• CPA license and active AICPA membership required.
• 6–12 years of public accounting experience with tax return complexity and management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of business and individual tax returns.
• Leads client relationships and participates in client meetings and tax planning.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to ensure accurate and efficient product.
• Maintains and improves the flow of tax returns through the preparation system to ensure timely delivery.
• Keeps abreast of tax developments affecting clients and communicates to firm personnel.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in taxation

Job description

Location: Bethesda, MD (hybrid or remote available).

Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000

The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely review of all clients' tax returns and client communications. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required.

Essential Functions:

• 1. Performs technical tax review and approval of business and individual tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• 2. Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax staff as deemed necessary.
• 3. Delegates, manages, and performs tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• 4. Leads client relationships and participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Client Services Departments with clients.
• 5. Acts as a resource for tax staff on training and development as well as specific tax issues and/or questions.
• 6. Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firm's clients.
• 7. Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• 8. Maintains familiarity with qualifications of tax staff members; makes appropriate assignments based on skills and engagement requirements.
• 9. Works to develop staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor and coach in professional development programs.
• 10. Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete, and timely preparation and delivery of all clients' tax returns.
• 11. Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• 12. Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends including tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• 13. Participates in firm's marketing efforts through involvement with referral sources, community, and industry activities.
• 14. Technical expertise in international tax issues and forms including Forms, 5471, 5472, 8858, 1040NR, FBAR.
• 15. Familiar with new guidance on GILTI and FDAP.

Other Functions:

• 1. Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners.
• 2. Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners.
• 3. Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accounting required, Master's degree in taxation preferred. 6-12 years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in tax return complexity, scope and research and management capabilities.

A minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements. Also, must participate regularly in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Required Licenses, Certificates, Knowledge, or Skills:

A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required. Must be a member in good standing with the AICPA. Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, tax planning software programs and applicable office equipment and systems.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

This is a full-time position. Our office is located two blocks from the Bethesda Metro Station (red line). We offer a competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with profit sharing, employer-supported medical coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, student loan repayment, generous PTO, and a culture that fosters flexibility and career development. We look forward to hearing from you!

GRF CPAs & Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. At GRF CPAs and Advisors, we cultivate an inclusive business environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions to our mission to provide exceptional financial, tax and consulting services to our clients in the US and around the world.