Tax Manager

AR Systems Inc..; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AR Systems Inc. in Missouri seeks a Tax Manager to lead client engagements, oversee tax compliance across corporate, partnership, and individual returns, and deliver high-quality advisory services.

You will work with partners and professionals to meet deadlines, mentor staff, and drive process improvements while maintaining strong client relationships and profitability.

The role requires CPA licensure, solid tax technical knowledge, and proven leadership in a professional services setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• Strong technical tax experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
• Experience reviewing multiple types of tax returns.
• Strong tax research, planning, and projection experience.
• Experience training and developing staff.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and coach teams.
• Strong understanding of professional services and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Review corporate, partnership, individual, trusts & estates, and gift tax returns.
• Prepare and review year-end tax projections.
• Analyze and present tax planning strategies to clients.
• Research tax positions and support filings.
• Manage staff assignments, training, and development.
• Plan and manage multiple projects and resources.
• Develop long-term client relationships and liaise with partners.
• Improve processes to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Ensure projects and returns are accurate and well-documented.
• Lead by example and coach less experienced team members.

Skills

Business acumen

Tax knowledge

Project management

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Job description

Job Position: Tax Manager
Job Location: Kirkwood, Missouri
Job Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary The Tax Manager will be responsible for managing client assignments and projects while delivering high-quality tax services. This position requires strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, project management abilities, and strong client relationship skills.

Job Position: Tax Manager
Job Location: Kirkwood, Missouri
Job Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary The Tax Manager will be responsible for managing client assignments and projects while delivering high-quality tax services. This position requires strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, project management abilities, and strong client relationship skills. The Manager will work closely with partners, clients, and tax/accounting professionals to ensure assignments are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tax returns for:
• Corporate
• Partnership
• Individual
• Trusts & Estates
• Gift Tax
• Private Foundations
• Prepare and review year-end tax projections.
• Analyze tax planning strategies and present recommendations to clients.
• Research and support tax return positions.
• Research and develop tax planning strategies.
• Manage staff assignments, training, coaching, and development.
• Plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and resources.
• Track project schedules and due dates.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Serve as a bridge between clients, staff, and partners.
• Develop and improve processes and procedures to maintain quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Ensure staff understand and properly follow established procedures.
• Ensure projects and tax returns are accurate, complete, well-documented, and client-ready before partner review.
• Maintain organized files, project records, notes, and task tracking.
• Lead by example and help staff prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Anticipate project issues, evaluate alternatives, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Manage assignment budgets and profitability.
• Identify opportunities for additional value-added services and cross-selling.
• Support recruitment, business development, retention, and firm-wide initiatives.
• Develop functional specialization and/or industry expertise.
• Share knowledge and actively support team development.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members.
  

Key Success Factors

• Strong business acumen
• Strong technical tax knowledge and skills
• Project management capabilities
• Team leadership and coaching skills
• Strong client relationship skills
• Excellent communication
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• Strong technical tax experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
• Experience reviewing multiple types of tax returns.
• Strong tax research, planning, and projection experience.
• Experience training and developing staff.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and coach teams.
• Strong understanding of professional services and client needs.

Key Performance Indicators

• Assignments completed within established timeframes and budgets.
• High level of client satisfaction.
• Business development and cross-selling results.
• Team satisfaction and development.
• Participation in firm-wide recruitment, business development, and retention initiatives.