Tax Manager

SingerLewak LLP; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SingerLewak LLP is seeking a Tax Manager in Honolulu to oversee preparation and review of client tax returns, supervise staff, and drive accurate, timely tax services. The role requires deep tax technical skills and engagement leadership within a public accounting firm.

The position calls for five to seven years of public accounting tax experience, a CPA license, and a Bachelor’s in accounting; a Master’s in taxation is preferred. Salary range is $120,000–$140,000 with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of public accounting experience with increasing tax complexity and research.
• Minimum one year of supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• A current and valid CPA license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tax review and approval of all returns and governmental examinations.
• Handle large tax returns and delegate to tax preparers as needed.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical tax skills.
• Ensure client service tasks are completed within budgeted time.
• Delegate and manage tax research projects for accuracy and efficiency.
• Represent clients before tax authorities in examinations when required.
• Maintain familiarity with qualifications of tax staff and staff assignments.
• Supervise tax staff and provide training.
• Oversee development and coaching of supervising seniors, seniors, and staff accountants.

Skills

Tax expertise

Staff supervision

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation (preferred)

CPA license

Job description

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.

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.

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.
• 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.

$120,000 - $140,000 a year

SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.