Tax Manager

CPS, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Generous paid time off

401(k) with profit sharing

Discretionary bonuses

Paid parental leave

Volunteer time off

Team lunches

Referral bonuses

Commuter benefits

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Tax Manager for our public accounting practice in Grand Rapids. You will lead the tax engagements, review returns for partnerships, S/C corps, and individuals, and deliver quality results on time and within budget.

You will mentor staff, provide tax-saving strategies, and advise clients based on their industries. Strong collaboration and client-service mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MST preferred.
• CPA license required.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience, manager level

Responsibilities

• Review tax returns for Partnerships (1065), S-Corps (1120), Individuals (1040), and others as assigned; take ownership of the team delivering quality results on time and within budget.
• Mentor staff and seniors during engagements.
• Provide consulting and tax-saving strategies to clients, research tax issues, and identify opportunities to provide additional services.
• Demonstrate proactive client planning and make suggestions to create greater value for clients.
• Learn about clients' industries, needs, processes, and overall business to better advise them.
• Effectively schedule and staff engagements, working to improve realization and utilization.
• Proactively build a referral network of bankers and other professionals.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects and agreed-upon procedures set forth by clients.

Skills

Client service

Team collaboration

Staff mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MST preferred

CPA license

Job description

Our Client is looking to add an experienced Tax Manager to their team

Tax Manager - Public Accounting

How You Will Contribute:

• Review tax returns for Partnerships (1065), S and C-Corps (1120), Individuals (1040), and others as assigned; take ownership of the team delivering quality results on time and within budget.


• Actively mentor staff and seniors during engagements, supporting their learning and overall career progression.


• Provide consulting and tax-saving strategies to clients, research tax issues, and identify opportunities to provide additional services.


• Demonstrate proactive client planning and make suggestions to create greater value for clients.


• Learn about clients' industries, needs, processes, and overall business to better advise them.


• Effectively schedule and staff engagements, working to improve realization and utilization.


• Proactively build a referral network of bankers and other professionals.


• Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects and agreed-upon procedures set forth by clients.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MST preferred.


• CPA license required.


• 5+ years of experience in public accounting, preferably at a mid-market firm, including prior experience at the manager level.


• Passion for client service and an entrepreneurial mindset.


• Daily access to reliable transportation to travel to client locations and office locations.


• Strong collaboration skills and a desire to work as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits package


• Generous paid time off in addition to paid holidays


• 401(k) with profit sharing


• Discretionary performance-based annual bonuses (for eligible employees)


• Paid parental leave


• 8 hours of paid volunteer time


• Weekly team lunches, plus busy season meals/allowances


• Employee resource groups


• Opportunities for reduced work schedules


• Employee and client referral bonus program


• Commuter benefits