Tax Manager

Kosmos; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule options

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A growing CPA firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax preparation and planning for individual and business clients. Responsibilities include preparing complex tax returns, leading tax planning projects, and ensuring compliance with international tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of tax experience, a CPA License, and excellent communication skills. Competitive benefits include a 401(k) with employer matching, health and life insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tax experience required.
• Personable and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax preparation and planning for various clients.
• Prepare and review complex tax returns.
• Lead income tax planning projects.
• Research tax-related matters.
• Apply knowledge of international tax regulations.
• Respond to IRS inquiries.
• Stay informed on tax legislation and regulatory changes.

Skills

Tax preparation

Tax planning

Research

Foreign tax expertise

IRS correspondence

Leadership

Client interaction

Education

CPA License

Tools

Ultra Tax

QuickBooks

Checkpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Growing CPA firm in the Ft Lauderdale area has a need for a Tax Manager

You will play a key role in overseeing tax preparation and planning for individuals, corporations, partnerships, non-profits, trusts, and estates. You’ll be responsible for:

• Tax Preparation & Review: Prepare and review complex tax returns, including individual, corporate, partnership, non-profit, trust, and estate filings.
• Tax Planning: Lead income tax planning projects for both individuals and businesses to optimize tax strategies.
• Research: Identify, research, and resolve tax-related matters to provide clients with accurate, timely advice.
• Foreign Tax Expertise: Apply your knowledge of international tax regulations to address the needs of clients with foreign investments or interests.
• IRS Correspondence: Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities, ensuring compliance and resolving any issues efficiently.
• Leadership: Mentor, train, and manage staff to promote skill development and enhance overall team efficiency.
• Client Interaction: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as their go-to tax advisor.
• Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with current tax legislation and regulatory changes to ensure our clients receive the best guidance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Personable & Detail-Oriented: You are a great communicator who thrives in building relationships and is highly organized in managing multiple tasks.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of tax experience.
• CPA Licensed.
• Experience with Ultra Tax, QuickBooks, and Checkpoint is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to navigate tax software and client management systems.
• Forward Thinker: Able to think outside the box and recommend innovative tax strategies that benefit clients.

Competitive Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule options
• Professional development opportunities