Theater & Entertainment Tax Manager

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Benefits package

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is seeking a Theater & Entertainment Tax Manager based out of our Nashville, New Jersey, or New York City office. You'll lead tax engagements, supervise staff, and build client relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA, JD or MS in Taxation, 5+ years in public accounting tax, and strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills. Travel as needed; competitive benefits and bonus program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting CPA license, JD or Masters of Science in Taxation is required
• At least 5 years of prior experience in a public accounting tax department
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills with excellent presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Reviewing tax returns for accuracy across individuals, trusts, partnerships and corporations
• Researching and drafting memos on complex tax matters
• Identifying and implementing tax planning opportunities
• Handling and resolving tax controversies
• Overseeing tax research projects for diverse clients and industries
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with different teams to meet deadlines
• Providing counsel during evaluations and contributing to professional development
• Serving as an instructor or discussion leader in development programs

Skills

Tax planning

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Tax research

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA license

JD or Masters of Science in Taxation

Job description

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Job Description

Withum’s Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services. As a Theater & Entertainment Tax Manager based out of our Nashville, New Jersey, or New York City office, you'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of tax engagements, supervise/mentor staff, and build/maintain relationships with clients.

How you’ll spend your time

• Reviewing individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns prepared by tax staff and/or seniors for accuracy
• Researching and drafting memorandum involving complex tax matters
• Identifying and implementing tax planning opportunities
• Handling and resolving tax controversies
• Overseeing complete tax research projects for a variety of clients and diverse industries
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines
• Conducting constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly
• Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader

The kinds of people we want to talk to have many of the following

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting CPA license, JD or Masters of Science in Taxation is required
• At least 5 years of prior experience working in the tax department of a public accounting, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel as needed

The compensation range for this position is $110,000–$170,000 and varies by location for candidates residing in Nashville, New Jersey, or New York City. For candidates residing in these states, salary will vary based on candidate's location. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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