Tax Supervisor — Lead Complex Returns & Client Strategy

SingerLewak LLP; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SingerLewak LLP is actively seeking an experienced tax professional in the United States to lead tax return reviews and planning for complex client matters. The role encompasses supervising preparers, meeting with clients, and representing clients before taxing authorities as needed.

The position requires a CPA license, a strong background in public accounting, and several years of senior-level tax experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; master's in taxation preferred.
• CPA license is required.
• At least five years of public accounting experience with tax return complexity.
• Experience representing clients before taxing authorities (2+ years).
• Minimum of one year supervising and directing work of tax preparers.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
• Assists in aspects of tax planning as well as preparing the more complex business returns.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Supervisor Accountant works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner or manager.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by issuing performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Participates in firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.

Skills

Tax preparation

Client representation

Staff supervision

Research & planning

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in taxation preferred

Job description

SingerLewak LLP is actively seeking an experienced tax professional in the United States to lead tax return reviews and planning for complex client matters. The role encompasses supervising preparers, meeting with clients, and representing clients before taxing authorities as needed.

The position requires a CPA license, a strong background in public accounting, and several years of senior-level tax experience.