Tax Manager

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

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Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown PC is seeking a Tax Manager based in Princeton, NJ, to lead all aspects of tax engagements and supervise staff while building strong client relationships. The role requires CPA, JD or MS in Taxation, and 5+ years in a public accounting tax context.

Hybrid work in the Princeton area is expected, with opportunities to mentor teams, draft complex memos, and identify planning opportunities across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required with CPA license, JD or MS in Taxation is acceptable.
• At least 5 years of prior experience in a public accounting tax department with leadership of multiple engagements and mentoring staff.
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and projects in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and presentation skills for firm leadership and client management.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns prepared by staff for accuracy.
• Researching and drafting memoranda involving complex tax matters.
• Identifying and implementing tax planning opportunities.
• Handling and resolving tax controversies.
• Overseeing tax research projects for diverse clients and industries.
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to meet deadlines.
• Providing coaching and evaluations to team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client service

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA license

JD or Masters of Science in Taxation

Job description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It's a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You. Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that's the Power in the Plus!

Job Description: Withum's Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services.

As a Tax Manager based out of our Princeton, NJ office, you'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of tax engagements, supervise/mentor staff, and build/maintain relationships with clients.

Withum's brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. We have become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How you'll spend your time:

• Reviewing individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns prepares by tax staff and/or seniors for accuracy
• Researching and drafting memorandum involving complex tax matters
• Identifying and implementing tax planning opportunities
• Handling and resolving tax controversies
• Overseeing complete tax research projects for a variety of clients and diverse industries
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines
• Conducting constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly
• Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader

The kinds of people we want to talk to have many of the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting CPA license, JD or Masters of Science in Taxation is required
• At least 5 years of prior experience working in the tax department of a public accounting, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client's management
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel as needed

The compensation for this position ranges from $110,000 - $155,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/. #LI-JB1; #LI-Hybrid

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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