Tax Manager - Corporations

Financeroles; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

RSM in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Tax Manager to lead complex corporate tax engagements, mentor teams, and provide tax strategy and compliance for multinational clients.

You will oversee planning, research, and execution of tax provisions, while coordinating with clients and service teams. This role blends technical depth with leadership, under a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field
• CPA, JD, LLM, or EA
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Accounting
• Experience with C-Corps
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mentor or coach to one or more employees, including providing honest and timely performance feedback – approximately 10-20% of your time
• Train and develop staff members – approximately 10-20% of your time
• Provide detailed review and analysis of complex tax returns – approximately up to 35% of your time
• Work on multiple complex issues and communicate in a non-technical manner to facilitate client/service team communication and manage risks
• Serve as the Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients
• Advise clients on planning, research, compliance, and mergers & acquisitions activities
• Review research findings and ensure conclusions align with firm policies and standards
• Assist with new business development and tax issue recognition for existing clients
• Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and federal/state compliance
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Some travel may be required

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax planning

Communication

Client relationship management

People management

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

CPA/JD/LLM/EA

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

A career within RSM’s Corporate Tax services will provide you with the opportunity to help our public and private multinational corporate tax clients meet their accounting for income tax reporting requirements and income tax consulting and compliance obligations, while managing the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on their tax strategy using both your industry experience and technical expertise with a cross functional team, while delivering a customized technology-enabled service delivery model to facilitate better decision making in achieving our clients’ strategic objectives.

As a Tax Manager for RSM you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around three core concepts (Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development):

• Serve as a mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback – approximately 10- 20% of your time
• Train and develop staff members – approximately 10-20% of your time
• Provide detailed review and analysis of complex tax returns – approximately up to 35% of your time
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
• Serve as the Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities
• Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
• Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients
• Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Other duties as assigned
• Some travel may be required

All percentages may vary based on location, line of business, and client need

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study
• CPA, JD, LLM, or EA
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Accounting
• Experience with C-Corps
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preparing or reviewing accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740
• Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
• Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, industry specialization a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience in dealing with international tax matters a plus
• Fluent in French(Francais), German(Deutsch), Japanese(日本語) or Mandarin(普通话) to include but not limited to speaking, writing and reading with a deep understanding of the culture and business practices within country of fluency
• Proven track record of managing relationships with large non US companies with significant operations in North America

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $95,400 - $180,400

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.