Tax Supervisor

RLR, LLP; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA Contribution

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RLR, LLP is seeking a well-organized Tax Supervisor to lead a team and deliver high-quality tax work. The role focuses on tax planning, client engagements, and team development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates will have a CPA and 4+ years of public tax experience, with strong supervisory and communication skills. The firm emphasizes work-life balance and opportunities for growth in public accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's a plus.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 4+ years of recent public tax accounting.
• Experience with preparation of forms and schedules for corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts, and estates.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Experience with state & local taxation, compliance & advisory, including sales & use, personal & real property, franchise and multi-jurisdiction income tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagements from start to finish, organizing, carrying out, leading, and finishing tax projects while delivering valuable results.
• Develop and execute tax planning techniques for clients and address client needs.
• Assist with identifying new service opportunities from current and potential clients.
• Research tax laws and prepare tax memorandums on technical issues.
• Communicate effectively to ensure execution requirements are understood.
• Organize and prioritize daily work to meet deadlines; complete work accurately.
• Supervise associates and senior associates, providing leadership and career guidance.
• Mentor, train, recruit, retain and build the team.

Skills

Staff development

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification preferred

Masters degree a plus

Tools

Paperless environment

Job description

Our commitment to work life balance includes:

• Professional staff members typically work 2,080 or 2,200 hour contracts or less.
• Our offices are typically closed on Fridays from May through November -- a great opportunity for three-day weekends in the summer and fall.
• Flexible work arrangements and environment, no mandatory Saturday work arrangements.
• No overnight travel or long- distance travel. Travel between our three office locations is highly encouraged.

We are looking for a well-organized Tax Supervisor who can deliver excellent work while establishing connections with our current clients. Skills in staff development, being able to lead a group of professionals by example, and having time management abilities are all crucial.

The ideal applicant should be able to show that they can use their prior expertise and knowledge of taxes to make valuable contributions and help the tax department achieve its goals while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate should have exceptional process execution abilities and attention to detail in order to produce high quality work.

Responsibilities:

• Manage client engagements from start to finish, which involves organizing, carrying out, leading, and finishing tax projects while successfully generating a valuable result for both the customer and the company.
• Develop and execute tax planning techniques for clients while addressing client needs.
• Assist with identifying new and additional service opportunities from current and potential clients.
• Research tax laws and prepare tax memorandums on technical issues.
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to apply one's understanding as to execution requirements.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work responsibilities to meet deadlines. Ability to complete work in an effective and accurate manner.
• Supervise associates and senior associates, providing them with leadership, counseling and career guidance as appropriate and required.
• Participate in mentoring, training, recruiting, retention and team-building activities.
• Participate in developing and presenting internal training and seminars on technical issues.

The minimum qualifications for our professional tax staff positions are:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting (Masters a plus).
• 4+ years of recent public tax accounting.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Hands-on experience with preparation of all forms and schedules related to corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts, and estate entities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a fast-paced, interactive, results-based, team environment.
• Experience with various facets of state & local taxation, compliance & advisory, including sales & use, personal & real property, franchise and multi-jurisdiction income tax (experience in other than multi-state income/franchise is valued but not required).
• Excellent supervisory, organizational, problem solving, critical/analytical thinking, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management and presentation skills.
• Excellent skills in using business computer applications and ability to work in a fully paperless environment.

You can enjoy a career in public accounting with professional growth opportunities and the work life balance you are looking for. Our firm growth curve is well above average -- which means real career opportunity for the right candidate with the goal of being a CPA for the long-term.

Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employer Health Savings Account Contribution
• Company Paid Group Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Comp Time
• 401k w/ company match
• CPA Exam Reimbursement
• Paid Exam Study Time

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

Final candidates must complete a background check authorization form and return it to Human Resources.

Human Resources will order the background check upon receipt of the signed release form, and either internal HR staff or an employment screening service will conduct the checks. A designated HR representative will review all results.

The HR representative will notify the hiring manager regarding the results of the check. In instances where negative or incomplete information is obtained, the appropriate management and the Director of Human Resources will assess the potential risks and liabilities related to the job's requirements and determine whether the individual should be hired.

Background check information will be maintained in a file separate from employees' personnel files for a minimum of five years.

RLR, LLP reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without notice.