Tax Manager [Commercial Services Group]

CohnReznick; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Learning & development

Job summary

CohnReznick is seeking a Tax Manager to join the New York Metro team. This role supports the Commercial Services Industry Group, focusing on consumer, hospitality, and manufacturing & distribution clients, delivering integrated advisory, assurance, and tax services.

The successful candidate will bring advanced tax expertise, leadership experience, and a proven ability to manage complex engagements while maintaining exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's in Accounting/Taxation preferred.
• CPA, JD or EA required.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant tax experience.
• 2+ years of managerial experience.
• Current experience with commercial services clients.
• Strong tax research skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation (verbal and written) skills, as well as exceptional client service skills.
• ProSystem, CCH Axcess and CCH Engagement familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance and tax advisory engagements in the Commercial Services Industry group.
• Determine resource requirements and work with a team to ensure exceptional client service
• Manage expectations with team members and monitor engagement progress
• Review partnership and corporate tax returns and ensure accuracy and completeness
• Research tax issues and filing requirements that affect tax compliance
• Research complex tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance
• Draft tax technical memorandums and share knowledge to develop team members
• Identify opportunities to expand the scope of current engagements through identification of current client needs and target client requirements
• Actively participate in proposal development, at the direction of management, and take a lead role responding to requests for proposal
• Demonstrate initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity and independent thinking.Lead by example

Skills

Tax knowledge

Communication skills

Research skills

MS Office

Tax software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's in Accounting/Taxation

Tools

ProSystem

CCH Axcess

CCH Engagement

Job description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Tax Manager to join the team in one of our New York Metro offices.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support our Commercial Services Industry Group. CohnReznick’s Commercial Services Industry Group focuses on serving clients in the Consumer, Hospitality, and Manufacturing & Distribution sectors. The group works with middle‑market and growth‑oriented companies, providing integrated advisory, assurance, and tax services tailored to the operational, financial, and regulatory challenges these industries face.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Manage tax compliance and tax advisory engagements in the Commercial Services Industry group.
• Determine resource requirements and work with a team to ensure exceptional client service
• Manage expectations with team members and monitor engagement progress
• Review partnership and corporate tax returns and ensure accuracy and completeness
• Research tax issues and filing requirements that affect tax compliance
• Research complex tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance
• Draft tax technical memorandums and share knowledge to develop team members
• Identify opportunities to expand the scope of current engagements through identification of current client needs and target client requirements
• Actively participate in proposal development, at the direction of management, and take a lead role responding to requests for proposal
• Demonstrate initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity and independent thinking.Lead by example

Your Experience.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's in Accounting/Taxation preferred
• CPA, JD or EA required
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant tax experience
• 2+ years of managerial experience
• Current experience with commercial services clients
• Strong tax research skills
• Excellent communication and presentation (verbal and written) skills, as well as exceptional client service skills
• Proven competence with MS Office and tax compliance and research software, including ProSystem, CCH Axcess and CCH Engagement
• Solid project management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.

Universal Job Standards.

In New York, the salary range for a Tax Manager is $105,000 to $175,000. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded, and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

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