Tax Senior Manager - Private Clients

Plante Moran; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus plan

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Tax Senior Manager - Commercial in Wakefield, MA. The role involves managing tax compliance for diverse clients and requires significant experience in tax planning and supervision. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills and a relevant degree. This position offers flexible scheduling options, including remote work opportunities. An attractive compensation package is available, reflecting the role's responsibilities and demands.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of recent tax compliance experience required.
• Experience in public accounting preferred.
• Expertise in commercial client taxation across industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual tax compliance for business and individual clients.
• Review and sign tax returns for accuracy.
• Supervise and train staff and interns.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or Bar License

Job description

Tax Senior Manager - Commercial

Plante Moran

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Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of the annual tax compliance for business and individual clients, including planning, scheduling, projections, extensions, responses to tax notices, research, drafting client memoranda, calculating quarterly estimated payments, and billing
• Review and sign tax returns for S-corporations, C-corporations, Partnerships, and individuals for accuracy and identification of tax-saving opportunities and tax exposures
• Supervising and training of staff and interns assigned to these engagements
• Demonstrate ownership over the status of all assigned projects to ensure all client delivery and statutory filing deadlines are met

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA or Bar License required
• 10+ years of recent tax compliance experience is required; experience in public accounting is preferred
• Experience with S-corporations, C-corporations, Partnerships, and Individual taxation is required
• Expertise in tax planning and compliance for commercial clients across multiple industries, including Real Estate, Manufacturing & Distribution (M&D), Retail, and Service-based businesses.
• Demonstrated leadership skills within an organization
• Qualified individuals must either reside in or near the Wakefield/Boston area or be willing to relocate to the area for this opportunity
• This position has the opportunity for flexible scheduling around peak times of the year, including opportunities for some of the required hours to be performed remotely

This position has the opportunity for flexible scheduling around peak times of the year, including opportunities for some of the required hours to be performed remotely.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For", and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre‑determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business‑related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO, IL, or MA. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range for their position, as compensation decisions are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer market‑based starting salaries that are consistent across individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry‑level talent.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in IL, MA or CO is: $140,000.00 - $202,000.00

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