Tax Supervisor

CBIZ; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a senior supervisor to oversee accounting, tax, or audit engagements. You will manage engagement teams, ensure quality control, and contribute to client planning and budgeting.

The role requires 3+ years in public accounting, CPA preferred, and the ability to travel as needed. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred, and a strong commitment to professional development within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing/tax standards to effectively supervise staff and solve routing engagement problems.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Solid organization skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of accounting, tax or audit engagements for clients, including status updates to engagement managers and adherence to quality standards.
• Understand client business and contribute to analysis and planning of engagements.
• Manage engagement budgets and meet deadlines; explain variances when needed.
• Achieve charge hour goals.
• Review and provide feedback on engagement team work in accounting, tax or auditing.
• Guide and mentor engagement teams, fostering collaboration and development.
• Assist in client billing with Managers/Directors.
• Identify specialization areas and develop related skills and knowledge.
• Leverage industry knowledge to cross-sell services within engagements.
• Participate in practice development activities and referrals.
• Execute administrative duties as assigned.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Auditing & tax knowledge

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master's degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Supervise all aspects of accounting, tax or audit engagements for clients including status updates to engagement managers and adhere to all quality control standards as required
• Develop a thorough understanding of the client's business, contributing to the analysis and planning of client engagements
• Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within the time requested, and explain variances when needed
• Achieve charge hour goals
• Review engagement team members accounting, tax or auditing work: provide constructive review points
• Supervise and guide team members on engagements, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
• Train and mentor engagement team members, supporting their technical and professional development
• Assist in the client billing process with Managers, Directors or Managing Directors
• Identify an industry or area of specialization and develop skills, knowledge and expertise in that area
• Leverage industry knowledge and business acumen blending cross serve opportunities into client engagements
• Participate in practice development activities, such as membership in qualified organizations, capable of referring potential engagements
• Execute administrative duties as assigned
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing/tax standards to effectively supervise staff and solve routing engagement problems.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Solid organization skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in public accounting or related field
• 1 year supervisory experience preferred
• CPA candidates preferred
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs #LI-AG1 #LI-Hybrid

ABOUT US

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast. CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers. Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.