Hybrid Tax Manager

at CBIZ

• Job title: Tax Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $125,000 - $160,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Los Angeles, United States

About the role

• Tax Manager responsible for leading tax engagements and managing client relationships at CBIZ. Utilizing advanced tax knowledge to oversee compliance and deliverable quality while mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough technical knowledge of accounting standards and reporting standards in researching, completing, and reviewing technical areas.
• Identifies tax risk management issues and proposes potential solutions through research and collaboration with Engagement Partner
• Reviews tax procedures, engagement workpapers and financial statements without supervision
• Completes thorough review of tax workpapers on a timely basis and assures audit evidence is in accordance with firm’s documentation standards
• Addresses questions on advanced technical accounting matters from team members and upper-level client management
• Prepares advanced level tax returns and reviews intermediate to advanced level tax returns
• Monitors that tasks are assigned and completed on a timely basis and reviews workflow
• Oversees Seniors and Staff while coordinating the day-to-day duties of planning, tax work, and wrap-up
• Manages multiple assignments inside an engagement
• Communicates with Partners on work status and client issues that arise
• Conducts research, consults with team members, draws conclusions, and prepares memos based on target issues
• Contains advanced knowledge of applicable accounting software (e.g. CCH Axcess, Engagement, GoFileRoom, etc.)
• Leads small to medium sized engagements with finalized document and report requiring minimal change upon review
• Performs top review of returns, workpapers, and issues
• Acts as primary client contact and liaison for complex issues that staff are unable to resolve; communicates effectively with clients and develops positive relationships with client personnel
• Supervises, trains and mentors tax staff
• Stays current on technical and industry developments and standards while evaluating potential impacts on their client engagements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6 years of experience in public accounting or related field
• 3 years supervisory experience
• Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
• Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
• Proficient use of applicable technology