Tax Manager — Lead Tax Strategy & Team Development

SingerLewak LLP; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 144,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Honolulu is seeking a Manager to oversee the preparation of tax returns and supervise tax staff. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of public accounting experience and a CPA license. This full-time position offers a salary of $144,000 - $154,000 annually, reflecting the firm's commitment to client service and team development.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in public accounting with tax complexity.
• 1 year of experience supervising tax preparers.
• Current CPA license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns with accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage tax research projects and governmental tax examinations.
• Train and supervise tax staff members.

Skills

Technical tax review

Client service management

Tax complexity understanding

Training and supervising staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation (preferred)

Job description

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.

The Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients’ tax returns. The Manager makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
• Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members and reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, coaching and training of Supervising Seniors, Seniors, Semi-seniors and Staff accountants.
• Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
• Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.
  
  

Qualifications

• At least five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.
  
  

$144,000 - $154,000 a year

SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.