Tax Manager

LBMC; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

An Accounting Firm in Chattanooga is seeking a Tax Manager to manage tax engagements, provide mentorship, and foster client relationships. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree, be a Licensed CPA, and have over 4 years of tax experience. This role is full-time with opportunities for advancement to Senior Manager or Shareholder. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid leave options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and Licensed CPA.
• 4+ years of progressive tax experience.
• 1+ years leading and training Staff and Senior Accountants in public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Direct large-scale tax consulting engagements for Private Client or Business Tax group.
• Set appointments with clients for federal, state, and local returns.
• Maintain productive working relationships with clients.

Job description

OPPORTUNITY

Tax Manager role is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about tax and is looking to step into a highly visible role with sophisticated clients. The LBMC Tax Manager reviews and manages tax engagements for clients while providing internal mentorship opportunities to Staff and Senior Accountants. Impactful Managers at LBMC act as technical advisors in providing advice or research assistance to others with moderate to complex tax questions and effectively supervises multiple engagements at one time. High-performing candidates have a clearly defined path for advancement to Senior Manager and/or Shareholder roles within LBMC.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Directs large-scale tax consulting engagements for either or Private Client or Business Tax group. Oversees ad hoc tax planning, research, and consulting projects and engagements.
• Set appointments with clients and assembles information to prepare or arrange for the preparation of federal, state and local returns.
• Maintains productive working relationships with client personnel and manage expectations of service (reports, schedules, etc.).
• Determines fees to be charged for an engagement with approval from client partner.
• Provides mentorship opportunities to Staff and Senior Accountants and provides opportunities for learning during client engagements.
• Works diligently building relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations to continue to foster a long-term partnership between the LBMC Tax Department and external clients. High-performing individuals will be alert to client needs for the possible expansion of services to other LBMC service lines.
• Adheres to LBMC’s defined processes and procedures including the firm's policy on privacy and client confidentiality. Knows and follows the rules, regulations, and the Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA, the Tennessee Society of CPAs, the Tennessee Board of Public Accountancy, and other regulating bodies as appropriate.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor's Degree and Licensed CPA
• 4+ years of progressive tax experience
• Capable of coming into the office to positively impact the culture
• 1+ years leading and training Staff and Senior Accountants in the public accounting space
• This position may sit fully remote but qualified candidates will have the flexibility to travel to the office and client sites as needed

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance