Tax Manager

Baker Tilly US; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm is seeking a professional with a Bachelor's in accounting and a CPA to oversee accounting and client services in Janesville, WI. The role requires 5+ years of experience and strong management skills. Responsibilities include managing client engagements, consulting on accounting records, and ensuring exceptional client service. This role offers the opportunity to develop team members and contribute to process improvements. Join a firm committed to professional growth and client success.

Qualifications

• Five (5)+ years of experience in tax compliance, accounting, and advisory services.
• Two (2)+ years of supervisory experience mentoring and counseling associates.
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide accounting, bookkeeping, and financial services.
• Review and analyze accounting records and provide consultation.
• Manage and build client relationships.

Skills

Management skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Exceptional client service

Microsoft Suite skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s or advanced degree

CPA or JD

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a coast‑to‑coast and global advantage in major U.S. regions and key financial centers. As an independent CPA firm, we offer tax and business advisory services through a proven practice structure and adherence to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.

What You Will Do

• Oversee and provide accounting, bookkeeping, and prepared or compiled financial services.
• Review and analyze accounting records and reporting, provide consultation and communicate findings to clients.
• Deliver best‑in‑class customer service with responsiveness, timeliness, professionalism, and accuracy.
• Lead and plan client engagements, continually evaluate processes and identify internal control issues.
• Recommend business and process improvements based on client operations and objectives.
• Manage and build client relationships, act as liaison to resolve client issues, and assist team leaders in researching additional services.
• Effectively delegate and oversee work efforts by setting goals, providing resources, removing obstacles, and scheduling deadlines.
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal tax practices and laws.
• Assist with managing engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure profitability targets are met.
• Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong internal and external client relationships.
• Invest in professional development individually and through firm‑wide learning programs.
• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; Master’s or advanced degree desirable.
• CPA or JD required.
• Five (5)+ years of experience providing tax compliance, accounting, and advisory services in a professional services firm.
• Two (2)+ years of supervisory experience mentoring and counseling associates.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, and stay current with applicable tax strategies.
• Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.