Tax Manager - Partnerships

Wipfli LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Education & certification assistance

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Wipfli LLP in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Tax Manager – Partnerships to lead complex partnership returns, provide tax consulting, and manage client engagements with a focus on Sub-chapter K taxation.

You will mentor staff, coordinate multi-team projects, and travel up to 25% to serve clients across industries; CPA required with 5+ years of tax experience in public accounting or related settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA or licensed member of the Bar.
• 5+ years of progressive tax compliance/consulting experience in public accounting or related industry.
• Strong understanding of Sub-chapter K partnership taxation.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead multiple engagements and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate primary reviews of complex tax returns and provide tax consulting services for partnership clients.
• Evaluate the tax aspects of partnership agreements and manage IRC 704(b) accounts.
• Lead multiple client service teams on engagements; plan, execute, and complete tax projects; design and implement tax planning strategies.
• Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance.
• Research and consult on various tax matters, primarily in Sub-chapter K-Partnership taxation; use tax software to prepare returns.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.

Skills

CPA

Partnership taxation

Tax consulting

Client service

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring staff

Analytical skills

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

• Facilitate primary reviews of complex tax returns and provide tax consulting services for your partnership clients

• Evaluate the tax aspects of partnership agreements and manage the client's Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 704b accounts

• Manage multiple client services teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; market, sell, design, and implement tax-planning strategies for clients and manage to budget

• Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on tax projects and assess their performance for engagement and year-end performance reviews

• Research and consult on various tax matters, primarily in Sub-chapter K-Partnership taxation; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters

• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities

• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure deadlines are met, and enhance client relationships

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or other related field

• CPA or licensed member of the Bar

• 5+ years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience

• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills, partnership returns, joint venture and non-corporate entity tax returns and understanding of Sub-chapter K partnership taxation, is required

• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships

• Strong leadership, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills

• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment

• Ability to travel up to 25%

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 supports equal pay for equal work and values each candidate’s unique experiences and skill sets. The estimated pay range for this position is: $109,000-$147,000. Compensation within the range is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, individuals' skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, business needs and applicable employment laws.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.

"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.

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Job LocationsUS-MN-Minneapolis | US-MN-Duluth

Category Tax

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