Tax Manager - Manufacturing

Wipfli LLP; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli LLP in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced tax professional to manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for clients in manufacturing and retail distribution. You will lead client relationships on day-to-day tax matters, support partners, and drive service execution.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting and CPA licensure, with 5+ years of relevant public accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• CPA certification required in the state of practice.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Manufacturing and retail distribution experience.
• Prior public accounting experience desired.

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.
• 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 and participate in performance reviews.
• Review tax-related information including tax provisions and depreciation schedules.
• Lead multi-disciplined client service teams for account planning.
• Prepare and review client correspondence.
• Participate in firm-sponsored events for industry clients and prospects.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Leadership/mentoring

Research & advisory

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Overview

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

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

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Additional Details

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.