Tax Manager [Private Client Services Group]

CohnReznick; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Parental leave

Learning & development

Volunteer time off

Job summary

CohnReznick in Hartford is seeking a Tax Manager to lead private client services engagements, oversee tax planning and compliance, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

You will manage multiple client accounts, address IRS and state issues, and contribute to strategic tax solutions for clients while advancing your career within a national firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in another public accounting firm.
• PCS experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent licensure required.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of tax software such as CCH Axcess.
• Exceptional organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engagement Manager on specific client accounts, overseeing planning, execution, deliverables, and billing.
• Lead multiple tax engagements integrating tax efficiency with long-term planning.
• Present federal and state income tax returns and advise clients.
• Work with entities including corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, fiduciary, and foundations.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and issues for clients.
• Implement tax advice in response to legislation and planning.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring/supervising

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPA or Enrolled Agent licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CCH Axcess

Job description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Tax Manager to join the team in one of our New York Metro offices.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support our Private Client Services Group. You will work on a team with other Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners. This team has a passion for what they do and a focus on consistently delivering value to our clients.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Serving as the Engagement Manager on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, final deliverable development, and billing and collections.
• Leading and managing multiple tax engagements that integrate tax efficiency with long-term tax planning strategies
• Presenting federal and state income tax returns and strategizing for clients
• Working with all types of business entities including corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, fiduciary, and foundations
• Identifying industry/client tax planning opportunities and issues
• Implementing tax advice in response to new legislations and planning
• Facilitating complex tax research, and establishing tax strategies for various client business transactions
• Advising regarding IRS and state issues, and responding to correspondence and audits
• Assisting with interim tax projections and year end closeouts
• Providing supervision, training, and mentoring to tax staff, seniors and other team members

Your Experience.

The successful candidate will have:

• 5+ years of work experience in another public accounting firm
• PCS experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• CPA or Enrolled Agent licensure required
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of tax software such as CCH Axcess
• Exceptional organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

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

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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