Tax Senior Manager

Smith + Howard; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith + Howard is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to serve as a trusted advisor to clients on a wide array of tax and business issues. The role emphasizes subject matter expertise, clear communication, and leadership of a service-oriented, technically sound team.

You will oversee planning, administration, and completion of client engagements, ensuring quality work product and timely signoffs by partners while mentoring managers and contributing to practice growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• CPA license required.
• 7–12 years of public accounting experience; preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to clients on tax and business issues.
• Lead and supervise tax engagements, mentoring associates and seniors.
• Ensure timely delivery of tax returns and client communications.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

CPA

GAAP knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you want a career without limits? Do you want to shape your own future and be surrounded by people who listen? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith + Howard.

Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We have a national reach, while still offering a local firm flavor.

We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith + Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of the region's top firms.

If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named a “Best of the Best Firms” (Inside Public Accounting).

Summary

In our tax senior manager role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients regarding a wide array of tax and business issues. This includes having strong subject matter expertise in your area of focus, with the ability to clearly communicate your knowledge and guidance to clients, and the desire to grow and lead a service-oriented, technically sound team.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to professional ethics of the firm and AICPA.
• Adhere to firm policy regarding client confidentiality.
• Demonstration of professional interest in providing clients with quality services and personal attention by performing “above and beyond the call of duty” if necessary.
• Assist in handling escalated questions and audits from federal or state agencies.
• Primary client contact on assigned clients, especially with respect to updating clients on progress of outstanding items and answering basic questions.
• Provide clients with timely top-quality service by instilling a service commitment in associates and seniors and providing adequate direct supervision at all stages of the engagement.
• Assist clients by advising of tax implications of their business objective and recommended alternate courses of action.
• Successfully manage the planning, administration, and conclusion of client engagements.
• Ensure all tax returns and other documents are ready for final signoff by partner.
• Supervise preparation of tax accrual workpapers.
• Review tax law developments and determines which developments apply to clients
• ensure information is distributed to relevant team members.
• Recognize potential technical tax issues. Work with partners and other client service team members and appropriate firm experts to manage timely resolution.
• Consult with partners to identify and solve potential high-risk engagement issues.
• Contribute to the growth of the practice via business development, presentations and conference attendance, external and internal training, or other efforts.
• Foster a team environment within the department and firm by acting as a mentor and role model for managers, and participate in performance management as a “performance partner” for up to five team members.
• Develop department policies and procedures, as necessary.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance or other relevant degree program
• CPA license required
• Seven to twelve years of public accounting experience, preferred
• Minimum two years’ experience in a manager role
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to multi-task with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment