Tax Manager

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax return preparation, ensure accuracy, and manage client engagements across diverse industries. The role involves supervising staff, performing complex tax research, and guiding clients through audits.

The position offers hybrid work options (some days from Hawaii-based home) and potential bonuses along with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of public accounting experience with tax focus and progression in complexity.
• One+ year supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s in accounting; CPA license required; Master’s in taxation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of returns and audits with complexity.
• Leads larger returns and delegates tasks to tax preparers as needed.
• Advises clients with advanced technical tax skills and keeps within budgeted time.
• Manages tax research projects and ensures accurate, efficient output.
• Represents clients before taxing authorities as needed and manages examinations.
• Oversees staff qualifications and conducts training sessions.
• Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in taxation (preferred)

CPA license

Job description

Tax Manager

Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Manager to add to their growing staff. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program, a choice of both SEC and closely held clients to work on across diverse industry groups, and fast track career progression. The Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients’ tax returns. The Manager makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations. May work hybrid including a few days weekly from a home based in Hawaii.

Responsibilities:

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
• Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members and reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, coaching and training of Supervising Seniors, Seniors, Semi-seniors and Staff accountants.
• Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
• Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.

Qualifications:

• At least five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research. Prefer experience with C + S corps, partnerships, and high net worth individual tax.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.