Tax Manager

Reynolds + Rowella; Ridgefield (CT); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Mentorship programs

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Reynolds + Rowella, LLP, a well-established accounting and advisory firm with offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan, CT, is expanding its Management team. The Tax Manager will oversee complex tax engagements for a diverse client base, mentor staff, and advise on tax strategies to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance.

This leadership role emphasizes client relations and profitability. The position offers a healthy work/life balance with hybrid schedules, competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Master’s degree in accounting or taxation or related field.
• Minimum 8 year’s accounting and tax experience.
• Must have CPA or EA; CPA preferred
• Experience with a variety of income tax filings; e.g., S-Corp, partnership, trust, individual
• Ability to meet time constraints and client deadlines
• Ability to work heavy overtime from January to April 15 (may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and manage a complex workload to meet reporting deadlines
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Review complex corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns and planning
• Conduct appropriate and applicable research regarding tax issues to ensure accuracy and implementation of specific tax law and provide guidance to clients and/or suggest alternatives
• Assist staff with correcting complex errors on tax forms
• Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects at any given time
• Form ‘Trusted Advisor’ relationship with clients, primary specialty-area focused
• Hold meetings with clients to discuss strategy and recommendations
• Oversee delegation of work to staff to ensure non-productive time is minimized and excessive overtime mitigated
• Keeps partners informed of all important developments on engagement, analyzes problems and recommends solutions.
• Works closely with Partners to satisfy the needs with planning compliance.
• Monitor project profitability

Skills

CPA/EA certification

Leadership

Tax planning

Client management

Overtime readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in accounting or taxation

Job description

Comp: 145-165K (DOE) + Bonus

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, PTO etc. (included within description)

*No agency or recruiter submissions - direct applicants only*

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Due to Company growth, we are looking to expand our Management team and continue building for our Future! This is an excellent leadership opportunity to be part of an independent, successful, family-oriented Professional Services Firm that provides a healthy work/life balance, flexibility, and career growth. We have been named a Top Workplace by Hearst Media Group multiple years, recognized in Accounting Today as a Top Firm in New England, Inside Public Accounting Top 400 Firms, and Best of Accounting Award! With offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan CT, Reynolds + Rowella provides accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We’re proud to be one of the few independent regional accounting firms in Fairfield County—offering the expertise and reach of a large firm with the personal touch of a close-knit team.

Why work with Reynolds + Rowella? We offer:

• Healthy Work/Life Balance – Hybrid Work Schedules


• Rewarding Working Culture – team building and volunteer events, employee-led committees


• Coaching/Mentorship Programs for our staff


• Reasonable/Achievable work hours during Tax Season


• 401(k) savings plan with company match


• Strong Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary/Company Paid Life Insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, Medical FSA and Dependent Care


• Generous PTO Program + Paid Holiday Schedule


• Tuition / CPA exam & study materials reimbursement, including paid weekly study time


• Gym Membership reimbursement


• Summer Flex Time/Hours – off Fridays


• Dress for your day policy

Summary of Position:

The Tax Manager is responsible overseeing complex tax activities and clients. The Tax Manager will be a leader and manage multiple tax engagements to deliver quality income tax services for our diverse client base. The Manager is also responsible for overseeing the performance of staff and profitability of team. This individual will be responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations, while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. The Tax Manager should be comfortable with tax compliance on individual, corporate, partnership and trust returns.

Essential Functions:

• Review complex corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns and planning


• Conduct appropriate and applicable research regarding tax issues to ensure accuracy and implementation of specific tax law and provide guidance to clients and/or suggest alternatives


• Assist staff with correcting complex errors on tax forms


• Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects at any given time


• Form ‘Trusted Advisor’ relationship with clients, primary specialty-area focused


• Hold meetings with clients to discuss strategy and recommendations


• Oversee delegation of work to staff to ensure non-productive time is minimized and excessive overtime mitigated


• Keeps partners informed of all important developments on engagement, analyzes problems and recommends solutions.


• Works closely with Partners to satisfy the needs with planning compliance.


• Monitor project profitability

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Master’s degree in accounting or taxation or related field


• Minimum 8 year’s accounting and tax experience


• Must have CPA or EA; CPA preferred


• Experience with a variety of income tax filings; e.g., S-Corp, partnership, trust, individual


• Ability to meet time constraints and client deadlines


• Ability to work heavy overtime from January to April 15 (may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.


• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in a team environment


• Ability to multi-task and manage a complex workload to meet reporting deadlines


• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Reynolds + Rowella, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Reynolds + Rowella, LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive and management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the tasks as assigned at any time. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the company its employees