Tax Manager | Construction & Real Estate

CBIZ; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ is looking for a Tax Manager in Nashville, Tennessee, who will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and manage staff on engagement deliverables. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation, have 5 years of public accounting experience, and hold an active CPA certification. Responsibilities include client development, quality control reviews, and supervising staff. This position requires travel based on client needs and proficiency with relevant technology.

Qualifications

• Must have active CPA or equivalent certification.
• 5 years of experience in public accounting or related field.
• 3 years supervisory experience.
• Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements.
• Proficient use of applicable technology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as client’s trusted advisor and manage staff on engagement deliverables.
• Complete technical and strategic reviews for quality control standards.
• Responsible for new client development and managing multiple client relationships.
• Participate in practice development activities for new business generation.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical skills in tax and accounting

Supervisory skills

Effective communication

Budget management

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Tax Manager

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Serve as client’s trusted advisor, demonstrate knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team
• Manage staff on engagement deliverables (such as financial statements, tax returns, work papers, etc.); complete technical and strategic reviews as a member of the final engagement review team to ensure quality control standards are met; ensure on time delivery and on budget
• Demonstrate proficient technical skills for handling all client responsibilities, including knowledge of trends, industries, alternatives, etc.
• Understand the client’s organization, procedures and internal policies
• Responsible for new client development in partnership with upper management; participate in client meetings, presentations and proposal development and meet individual cross serve
• Manage and retain multiple client relationships, engagements and special projects
• Develop overall engagement budget
• Consistently meet charge hour goals
• Responsible for billing and realization on assigned clients; explain variances
• Supervise, train and mentor staff; listen and communicate effectively
• Foster a team environment; demonstrates support of management and decisions and build a positive culture
• Participate in practice development activities that lead to the generation of new business and the opportunities for cross-serves
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of experience in public accounting or related field
• 3 years supervisory experience
• Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
• Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
• Proficient use of applicable technology