Tax Manager

Synectics Inc.; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking an experienced tax professional to lead client engagements, sign returns, and guide a team through complex tax matters. The role includes mentoring staff, managing workloads for profitability, and driving strategic direction in the Tax department.

The position requires CPA or EA certification, 5+ years in public accounting, and deep knowledge of tax laws across various entity types. A hybrid work model and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience developing and monitoring tax preparation workflows.
• Strong knowledge of tax law, professional standards, and regulations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns for S-Corporations, C-Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, high-net-worth individuals, consolidated or multistate returns, and nonprofit organizations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates client engagements and manages client relationships, including billing and collections.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for clients and signs tax returns.
• Develops, trains, and mentors team members through detailed review and analysis of their work.
• Schedules and manages team workloads to ensure efficient and profitable operations.
• Contributes to the strategic planning and direction of the Tax department.
• Participates in business development to attract new clients and expand services for existing clients.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory tax law developments and updated tax practices.
• Provides leadership in a specialized area of focus, including serving on a tax committee.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

• Facilitates client engagements and manages client relationships, including billing and collections.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for clients and signs tax returns.
• Develops, trains, and mentors team members through detailed review and analysis of their work.
• Schedules and manages team workloads to ensure efficient and profitable operations.
• Contributes to the strategic planning and direction of the Tax department.
• Participates in business development to attract new clients and expand services for existing clients.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory tax law developments and updated tax practices.
• Provides leadership in a specialized area of focus, including serving on a tax committee.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates client engagements and manages client relationships, including billing and collections.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for clients and signs tax returns.
• Develops, trains, and mentors team members through detailed review and analysis of their work.
• Schedules and manages team workloads to ensure efficient and profitable operations.
• Contributes to the strategic planning and direction of the Tax department.
• Participates in business development to attract new clients and expand services for existing clients.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory tax law developments and updated tax practices.
• Provides leadership in a specialized area of focus, including serving on a tax committee.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience developing and monitoring tax preparation workflows.
• Strong knowledge of tax law, professional standards, and regulations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns for S-Corporations, C-Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, high-net-worth individuals, consolidated or multistate returns, and nonprofit organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Additional professional designations or certifications demonstrating specialization in taxation preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays annually.
• Flexible work schedule with a hybrid work environment.
• Minimum of 40 hours of learning and development annually.
• Career growth opportunities with a path to partnership.