Tax Supervisor - Strategic Business Solutions

KLR; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KLR, one of the largest full-service CPA and business advisory firms in New England, is seeking a SBS Supervisor to join the Strategic Business Solutions Team based in Andover on a flexible hybrid basis. You will lead accounting and tax engagements for privately held and family-owned businesses and provide coaching to junior staff.

The role emphasizes reviewing financial statements, managing multiple engagements, and delivering exceptional client service while collaborating with Partners and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Approximately 3+ years of recent public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience serving privately held, family-owned, or closely held businesses and their owners preferred.
• A blended background in financial statement/accounting and tax work is strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with financial statement reviews and compilations.
• Hands-on accounting experience including journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger activity, and monthly or year-end close preferred.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing partnership, S corporation, and individual tax returns, including Forms 1065, 1120S, and 1040.
• Retirement plan audit experience is a plus; broader traditional audit experience is not required.
• Previous experience reviewing work and providing guidance to junior staff preferred.
• CPA or EA designation, or active progress toward certification, preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines while maintaining a high level of client service.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day client contact for assigned engagements, developing strong relationships and supporting overall client satisfaction.
• Lead and execute accounting and tax engagements for privately held businesses, family-owned businesses, business owners, and individual clients.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related workpapers, with an emphasis on review and compilation engagements.
• Assist clients with accounting needs including journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger activity, monthly close, and year-end close.
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, and individuals, including Forms 1065, 1120S, and 1040.
• Assist with tax planning, projections, estimated payments, and other year-round client needs.
• Participate in retirement plan audit engagements, as applicable.
• Coordinate engagement schedules and monitor progress against budgets, deadlines, and client expectations.
• Review work performed by associates and senior-level staff to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and ongoing feedback to junior team members.
• Identify accounting, financial reporting, and tax issues and work collaboratively with Managers and Partners to develop appropriate solutions.
• Develop an understanding of each client's business and proactively identify opportunities to provide additional accounting, tax, and business support.
• Collaborate with Partners, Managers, and other professionals across the Firm to deliver comprehensive client service.
• Manage multiple priorities and engagements in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA or EA certification progress

Job description

KLR is one of the largest full-service CPA and business advisory firms in New England and is ranked amongst the Top 100 firms in the United States. From our offices in Andover, Boston, Lausanne, Newport, and Providence, the 350+ person firm provides assurance, tax, and business advisory services to private and publicly held companies throughout the United States and abroad. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for 20 years, KLR is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and innovation.

We are seeking a SBS Supervisor to join our Strategic Business Solutions Team based in our Andover office on a flexible hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day client contact for assigned engagements, developing strong relationships and supporting overall client satisfaction.
• Lead and execute accounting and tax engagements for privately held businesses, family-owned businesses, business owners, and individual clients.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related workpapers, with an emphasis on review and compilation engagements.
• Assist clients with accounting needs including journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger activity, monthly close, and year-end close.
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, and individuals, including Forms 1065, 1120S, and 1040.
• Assist with tax planning, projections, estimated payments, and other year-round client needs.
• Participate in retirement plan audit engagements, as applicable.
• Coordinate engagement schedules and monitor progress against budgets, deadlines, and client expectations.
• Review work performed by associates and senior-level staff to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and ongoing feedback to junior team members.
• Identify accounting, financial reporting, and tax issues and work collaboratively with Managers and Partners to develop appropriate solutions.
• Develop an understanding of each client's business and proactively identify opportunities to provide additional accounting, tax, and business support.
• Collaborate with Partners, Managers, and other professionals across the Firm to deliver comprehensive client service.
• Manage multiple priorities and engagements in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Approximately 3+ years of recent public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience serving privately held, family-owned, or closely held businesses and their owners preferred.
• A blended background in financial statement/accounting and tax work is strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with financial statement reviews and compilations.
• Hands-on accounting experience including journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger activity, and monthly or year-end close preferred.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing partnership, S corporation, and individual tax returns, including Forms 1065, 1120S, and 1040.
• Retirement plan audit experience is a plus; broader traditional audit experience is not required.
• Previous experience reviewing work and providing guidance to junior staff preferred.
• CPA or EA designation, or active progress toward certification, preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines while maintaining a high level of client service.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range do not include benefits and bonus potential and are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

$90,000.00 - $120,000.00

KLR offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support both your professional growth and personal well-being, including medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, and a competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution. We invest in our people through tuition assistance, CPA exam support, robust in-house education and leadership development programs, and meaningful opportunities for community involvement. Learn more about our benefits here: https://kahnlitwin.com/careers/why-klr

Come join a firm who has recently been recognized for 20 years as a "Best Place to Work" by the Providence Business Journal and voted as a Top 100 Firm in the country by Accounting Today!

KLR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.