Tax Manager – 1120

Schneider Downs; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance from

PTO and holidays

Flex Fridays

Parental leave

401(k) with profit sharing

CPA exam bonus

Job summary

Schneider Downs is seeking a Tax Manager – 1120 in Columbus, OH. You will lead compliance and consulting projects, prepare tax plans and relationships with clients while collaborating with a tax-focused team. The role emphasizes ASC 740, GAAP/IFRS reporting and growth opportunities within a hybrid work model.

The firm values leadership, mentorship and client service excellence, with a commitment to work-life balance and professional development across the tax practice.

Qualifications

• Five years of public accounting experience
• Experience with federal corporate tax returns (1120s)
• Tax provision preparation and ASC 740 accounting
• Ability to develop business and foster client relationships
• Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop strong client relationships on tax consulting and compliance engagements
• Manage engagement workflow, resources and billing
• Collaborate with other practice units to provide industry knowledge
• Review engagement profitability and monthly billing
• Review tax returns and advise on accuracy and tax savings opportunities
• Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues and implications
• Lead and mentor the engagement team and contribute to career development
• Represent the firm in meetings and professional events
• Contribute to firm growth and culture initiatives
• Stay informed of current tax legislation and advise clients on impacts

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Tax research

Communication

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Education

CPA

J.D.

LL.M

Masters in Taxation

Tools

Tax software

Job description

As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry, you know what matters most to clients: Big thinking with a personal focus. You also know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth, work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, the opportunity to give and receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring, as well as learning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience them all at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building a career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.

As a Tax Manager – 1120, you will provide our clients solutions to ensure appropriate reporting in accordance with ASC 740, as well as work with other specialists who are dedicated in the area of accounting for income tax and work closely with our clients’ accounting department to ensure proper reporting under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). In this role, you will prepare and lead client meetings on compliance and consulting projects related to tax planning opportunities and the tax implications to the client, as well as maintain relationships with a diverse client base in various industries and assist firm leadership in identifying new opportunities and assist in obtaining new engagements.

We understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we've embraced a hybrid work model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home as well as in the office. Learn more about what it’s like working at Schneider Downs here: https://tinyurl.com/52t4kshw

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and develop strong client relationships on various tax consulting/compliance engagements
• Manage engagement workflow, engagement team resources and engagement billing
• Work as part of a coordinated client service team approach, working with other practice units to provide industry knowledge and insight to clients in a variety of industries
• Review engagement profitability and prepare and analyze monthly billing for assigned engagements
• Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities
• Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues and tax implications
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and working knowledge of accounting and tax software
• Provide leadership, counseling and career guidance for the development and motivation of the engagement team
• Represent firm and build relationships by attending fundraisers, meetings with prospects/bankers, charitable events, professional organizations, etc.
• Work as a team on internal initiatives that promote firm growth, culture, technical tax content development and technological advances
• Stay informed of current and proposed tax legislation, communicating potential impacts to clients and assist with planning

What You’ll Need

• CPA, J.D., LL.M or Masters in Taxation
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience providing tax planning services and/or preparing and reviewing client work papers and income tax returns
• Demonstrated experience with federal corporate tax returns (1120s), tax provision preparation and/or ASC 740 income tax accounting
• Ability to develop business and foster client relationships
• Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills
• Excellent writing, communication and tax research skills

Where Culture Counts

At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.

Enjoy More Of The Things That Matter Most

• Competitive compensation
• Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begin on day one
• 20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance

A Place Where Inclusivity Counts

Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.