Tax Manager

GRF CPAs & Advisors; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with profit sharing

Employee medical coverage

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Student loan repayment

Generous PTO

Career development programs

Job summary

GRF CPAs & Advisors in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax return reviews and client communications. This full-time role requires advanced technical skills in tax and accounting, along with management abilities. The salary range is $140,000 - $170,000, and hybrid or remote work options are available. The company offers competitive benefits including a 401(k) plan with profit sharing, medical coverage, and PTO, fostering a culture of flexibility and growth.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of experience in public accounting.
• Current and valid CPA license required.
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education each year.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tax review and approval of tax returns.
• Lead client relationships and participate in meetings.
• Train and develop tax staff.
• Manage governmental tax examinations.

Skills

Technical tax review

Tax research

Client relationship management

Management and supervisory skills

Proficiency in tax software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in taxation

Tools

Tax preparation software

Tax research software

Job description

Location & Compensation

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

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

Job Overview

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.

Additional Information

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.

EEO Statement

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.