Tax Manager

Financeroles; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements for clients across industries on a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in the office). You will manage tax compliance, plan strategically, and serve as the client’s main tax contact.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, an active CPA license, and 5+ years of public accounting tax experience, with strong communication and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of current or recent public accounting tax experience.
• Knowledge of IRS rules and tax authority regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple engagements and provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance recommendations.
• Prepare and review complex tax returns for diverse entities.
• Supervise team, review work, and manage budgets and deadlines.
• Grow client relationships and mentor junior staff.
• Respond to inquiries from tax authorities and resolve issues.

Skills

Tax planning

Client communication

Mentoring staff

Deadline management

Tax software proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA License

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently aGreat Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development.OurCore Tax Servicesteam is seeking a Tax Managerto support our Wilmington, DE market on a hybrid schedule (average 2-3 days/week in office).

The successful candidate will manage the client’s tax compliance needs, anticipate tax and business issues, and recognize tax planning opportunities. Candidates should be accustomed to working as the main point of contact with the client and will be comfortable in managing workflows, deadlines, deliverables, and client communications. This role will also be responsible for training and developing less experienced professional staff.

As a Manager, you will:

• Manage multiple engagements and provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance recommendations to clients
• Prepare and review complex tax returns for HNW Individuals, C- corps, S-corps, Partnerships, Estates, Trusts, and NFP's
• Manage team members and review work products for accuracy, completeness, budgets, etc.
• Work closely with internal managers and partners to maintain and grow client relationships
• Mentor and coach various levels of tax staff
• Resolve technical tax issues; respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
• Ensure client deliverables are met within expectations and set deadlines
• Introduce additional firm services based on identified client needs

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Active CPA License
• 5+ years of current or recent public accounting tax experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of IRS and other tax authority regulations and standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks on a timely basis
• Adept at meeting challenging client requirements and deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills as well as employee management skills
• Detail focused and driven to achieve high standards
• Proficient in utilizing tax software and overall computer skills

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

$100,060-$162,100

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.Cherry Bekaert will not provide worksponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us onLinkedIn,Instagram, Twitterand Facebook.

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