Tax Manager - Construction

Elliott Davis; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health and wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Job summary

Elliott Davis seeks a Tax Manager to join the Closely Held Business (CHB) Practice, focusing on construction clients. You will oversee the tax preparation, technical review, and advisory services for complex closely held businesses, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will lead a tax team, delegate assignments, train staff, and drive client relationship growth while supporting the firm's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Law; Master’s degree in Tax/LLM in Tax preferred.
• 5+ years of public accounting firm experience with construction and closely held businesses, managing multiple projects.
• EA license or CPA certification required; strong project/team management and networking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage tax engagements for closely held construction clients.
• Lead and supervise tax team; delegate assignments and review work.
• Advise on tax issues, conduct research, and propose solutions for complex client matters.
• Monitor billing, collections, and engagement progress; communicate status to clients.
• Collaborate across the firm to grow CHB practice and cross-sell services.
• Mentor and develop team members; build a bench of ready-now leaders.

Skills

Public accounting

Project management

CPA/EA

Communication

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Law

Master’s in Tax/LLM in Tax

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Who We Are

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities.

Who We Are

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our Closely Held Business (CHB) Practice group, focusing on Construction. This candidate will oversee the tax preparation and technical review process, as well as other tax consulting matters, for complex closely held businesses in the construction industry ensuring compliance with state and federal tax regulations. Tasks will include leading the tax team, advising, researching and identifying tax issues, and recommending solutions to complex customer issues. In addition, the Tax Manager will delegate and manage tax assignments and perform administrative duties. The Tax Manager is responsible for training, supporting, supervising, motivating, and reviewing the work of the tax team.

Responsibilities

• Developing and sustaining excellent customer relationships
• Being anticipatory and consulting on various tax matters
• Actively communicating progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to customers
• Monitoring economic performance of engagements, including billing and collections
• Collaborating cross-functionally within the firm to grow existing business and offer a variety of business solutions to customers and prospects
• Developing and growing a business network with colleagues, referral relationships, potential customers, and external organizations to attract new business
• Continuously expanding technical knowledge and application, as well as overall professional development
• Holding yourself and others accountable for business development goals
• Recruiting, developing, and motivating team members, creating pools of ready-now leaders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Law; Master’s degree in Tax/LLM in Tax, preferred
• 5+ years of recent public accounting firm experience working with construction and closely held businesses, including managing multiple projects and customer engagements
• EA License, or CPA certification required
• Project/team management skills
• Excellent communication and networking acumen
• Ability to manage and grow strong customer relationships
• Strong experience with corporate tax accounting
• Experience with tax software and technology
• Ability to multitask along with demonstration of commitment to continuous learning

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater. That's Right – All Aspects Of Life, Not Just Your Life As An Employee, Because We Understand That There's Life Beyond Your Job. Here Are Some Of The Ways Our Work Works For Your Life, Your Growth, And Your Well-being

• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

Ada Requirements

The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.