Tax Manager - Corporations

rsm; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Tax Manager to lead complex corporate tax engagements for multinational clients. You will mentor staff, review ASC 740 work, and guide planning, research and compliance activities across federal and state tax matters.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, business development, and staying current with evolving tax regulations. Travel may be required, and a CPA or equivalent certification is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license in the state of residence; or Enrolled Agent license; or Attorney license; or pre-approved alternative certification that meets RSM requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with C Corp clients in public accounting.
• 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.
• Ability to work closely with clients to gather information for tax service requirements.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees and provide performance feedback.
• Train and develop staff members.
• Provide detailed review and analysis of complex tax returns.
• Coordinate tax services for clients and manage risk for client and firm.
• Advise clients on planning, research, compliance, and M&A activities.
• Review research findings and ensure conclusions align with firm policies and standards.
• Assist with new business development and extended service for existing clients.
• Manage corporate client needs with respect to federal and state tax compliance.
• Stay up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills

CPA license

Enrolled Agent

Attorney license

Communication skills

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

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 Career Advisor, 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:

• Bachelor's degree - preferably in accounting or related field of study
• One of the following is required: active CPA license in the state of residence; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; active Attorney license; or a pre-approved alternative certification that meets RSM requirements
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with C Corp clients in public accounting
• 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
• 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:

• 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