Tax Manager – Dealership

Schneider Downs; Columbus (PA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid

Flex Fridays and office closures for夏休

Parental leave, family care leave, and

401(k) plans and profit sharing

CPA exam bonus, education assistance,和

Pet insurance

Job summary

Schneider Downs, a leading accounting and advisory firm in the United States, is seeking a Tax Manager – Dealership to lead tax planning, compliance, and client advisory services for automotive dealership clients.

You will oversee the tax engagements, manage billing, and mentor a team of tax professionals while maintaining strong client relationships across engagements. The role requires advanced taxation expertise and a proactive approach to industry knowledge and client service.

Qualifications

• CPA, J.D., LL.M or Masters in Taxation and at least five years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience managing tax engagements for automotive/dealership clients.
• Strong writing, communication, and tax research skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop strong client relationships on tax engagements.
• Oversee tax planning, preparation and review processes.
• Lead engagement economics, budgeting and billing.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to the tax team.
• Stay informed of current tax legislation and advise clients.

Skills

Tax planning & compliance

Client relationships

Leadership & mentoring

Tax research & writing

Public accounting experience

Education

CPA

J.D., LL.M or Masters in Taxation

Job description

As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry, you know what matters most to clients: Big thinking with a personal focus. You also know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth, work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, the opportunity to give and receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring, as well as learning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience them all at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building a career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.

Schneider Downs has a long history of advising auto dealerships across the country on tax advisory matters. Over the course of our 65+ year history, we have had the opportunity to consult in nearly every segment of the dealership business – maximizing cash flows, cost containment, inventory control, reinsurance, financing, or capitalization and more. Our Automotive Services industry group is composed of tax consulting professionals who are specifically trained and experienced in matters such as those facing our clients.

As a Tax Manager – Dealership, you will provide tax consulting and compliance services, as well as oversee all aspects of the tax planning, preparation and review process for tax engagements. In this role, you will have an understanding of automotive operations including by department and back office of the dealership. Internally, you will manage engagement economics and provide technical and leadership development to the tax team.

We understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we've embraced a hybrid work model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home as well as in the office.

Learn more about what it’s like working at Schneider Downs here: https://tinyurl.com/52t4kshw

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and develop strong client relationships on various tax consulting/compliance engagements
• engagement workflow, engagement team resources and engagement billing
• Work as part of a coordinated client service team approach, working with other practice units to provide industry knowledge and insight to clients in a variety of industries
• Review engagement profitability and prepare and analyze monthly billing for assigned engagements
• Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities
• Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues and tax implications
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and working knowledge of accounting and tax software
• Provide leadership, counseling and career guidance for the development and motivation of the engagement team
• Represent firm and build relationships by attending fundraisers, meetings with prospects/bankers, charitable events, professional organizations, etc.
• Work as a team on internal initiatives that promote firm growth, culture, technical tax content development and technological advances
• Stay informed of current and proposed tax legislation, communicating potential impacts to clients and assist with planning

What You’ll Need

• CPA, J.D., LL.M or Masters in Taxation
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience in tax is required
• Experience managing compliance and consulting engagements for clients in the automotive / dealership industry, or individuals with significant pass-through experience who are willing to learn a new industry
• Ability to develop business and foster client relationships
• Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills
• Excellent writing, communication and tax research skills

WHERE CULTURE COUNTS

At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.

ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST

• Competitive compensation
• Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begin on day one
• 20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance

A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS

Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.