Tax Manager

JHM Certified Public Accountants; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Rx and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Paid-Time-Off

401(K) with employer match after one year

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Continuing Professional Education

Work from home policy

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Chattanooga is seeking a Tax Manager to handle complex tax issues, represent clients, and lead a team. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 5+ years of public accounting experience. The role offers significant mentoring opportunities and a supportive work environment with a strong focus on work-life balance. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience required.
• Experience with mentoring and developing tax professionals.
• Knowledge of tax aspects in business transactions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a go-to resource for research and technical issues.
• Identify and implement tax planning strategies for clients.
• Represent clients before the IRS and state tax authorities.
• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals and businesses.
• Manage multiple tax engagements and supervise staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Client representation

Tax planning

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ProSystems

RIA

Job description

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At JHM, we don't just talk about work-life balance we live it every day.

We value hiring individuals with a growth mindset and are looking to add to our practice, so if you have an innate curiosity for solving problems and creating solutions—JHM is the place for you!

TAX MANAGER

This 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. You would be joining a family-oriented office in Chattanooga while receiving support from seasoned industry professionals in the market and offering mentorship to Staff and Senior team members. The Manager views the development and training of team members as a very important part of career and necessary to advance to senior management level positions within the firm.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Act as a go to resource for research, technical, and reporting issues for clients
• Identify and assist with implementation of tax planning and saving strategies for clients
• Represent clients before the IRS and state tax authorities
• Prepare and/or review individual and business tax returns
• Manage multiple tax engagements and supervise staff
• Build strong team relationships and satisfy other functions as needs arise
• Provides mentorship opportunities to Staff and Senior Accountants as well as seasonal interns
• Work diligently building relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations to continue to foster a long-term partnership between the JHM Tax Department and external clients. High-performing individuals will be alert to client needs for the possible expansion of services to other JHM service lines
• Adhere to JHM’s defined processes and procedures including the firm's policy on privacy and client confidentiality.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required
• 5+ years of public accounting experience required
• CPA preferred
• Proficient with tax software such as ProSystems and RIA a plus
• Experience with tax aspects of business transaction issues, including shareholder transactions, etc.
• Experience with mentoring, training, and developing tax professionals

OUR BENEFITS

We value our employees and offer a variety of attractive benefits, in addition to being part of a high-powered, effective team! Here are just a few of our attractive benefits:

• Health, Dental, Rx and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA); Employer contribution
• Paid-Time-Off policy
• 401(K) profit sharing plan with employer match after one year
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Continuing Professional Education
• Work from home policy

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT JHM

Commitment to our team members, clients, and the communities in which we work. At JHM, our mission of delivering the best to our clients and each other every day is rooted in our unique differences. Our engagement, growth and success are at their best when team members have equal opportunity and are included. Diversity brings value to JHM by connecting us with our community and driving innovation.

*JHM provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.*

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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