Tax Manager - Manufacturing

Wipfli; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli in Eau Claire, Wisconsin seeks an experienced tax professional to manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for clients. You will review federal and multi-state partnership returns, lead client relationships on day-to-day matters, and support partners with service execution and expansion of services.

You will research technical issues, proactively build client relationships for superior service, and participate in business development with partners and marketing colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• CPA certification in the state where practicing.
• Minimum 5+ years of related experience.
• Manufacturing and retail distribution experience required.
• Prior public accounting experience preferred.
• Leadership/mentoring experience with staff.
• Experience making recommendations to management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for clients.
• Review Federal and Multi-State Partnership tax returns.
• Lead client relationships on day-to-day tax matters and support partners.
• Research and consult on technical matters and special projects.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate with clients for superior service.
• Participate in business development with partners and marketing teams.
• Manage, train and develop staff; participate in performance reviews.
• Lead multi-disciplined client service teams for account planning.
• Prepare and review client correspondence (letter, email).
• Participate in firm events for industry-specific and regional clients.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and coordinating tax compliance and advisory work for clients
• Review Federal and Multi-State Partnership tax returns
• Lead client relationships on day to day tax matters supporting partners with service execution and development of extended services
• Research and consult on technical matters and special projects
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service
• Actively participate in business development efforts to include working collaboratively with partners and marketing professionals to target and build relationships with client prospects
• Manage, train and develop staff. Participate in the performance review process

Additional Responsibilities

• Attain a thorough technical competency and industry specific expertise through CPE, firm/industry group events, webinars, etc.
• Review tax-related information to include tax provisions, depreciation schedules, property tax returns, etc.
• Lead multi-disciplined client service teams for account planning
• Prepare and review client correspondence (letter, e-mail, etc.)
• Actively participate in firm sponsored events for industry-specific and/or regional clients and prospects

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA certification required in the respective state in which they are practicing
• Requires at 5+ years of job related experience
• Manufacturing and retail distribution experience required
• Requires prior accounting and/or tax experience
• Subject matter leader in similar accounting and/or tax services
• Management and/or mentoring experience with other staff members
• Experience making recommendations to management
• Prior public accounting experience desired

Additional Details

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [e-mail].

"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.