REMOTE Tax Manager - Gpac

gpac, a reputable recruitment company with over 30 years of experience, is partnering with a well-established company in the public accounting industry. This is an amazing opportunity for candidates who are passionate about tax management and are looking to work with a highly respected organization in the field.

Firm Size - 30 staff members

Firm Location - Dallas / Forth Worth Metro

About the Opportunity

The Tax Manager will report directly to the partners/principals and be responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, preparation, research, and review process of federal, state, and local tax returns for both individuals and businesses and provide guidance and leadership to staff members. This role is more focused on keeping the process moving, rather than business development and training. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that seasonally requires long hours and some weekend work. Busy season hours can range from 50 to 60 hours per week.

Responsibilities & Duties

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage engagement team members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and be a resource for team members
• Maintain timely and accurate communication with team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables
• Demonstrate advanced technical aptitude of taxation and lead preparation of complex tax returns including: individuals, C-Corp, S-Corp, partnerships, trust, estate, etc. for clients in a variety of industries
• Establish rapport and work directly with clients to resolve tax questions and issues
• Review the work of associates and provide feedback for corrective action
• Perform extensive tax research on complex tax issues
• Handle IRS, state, governmental correspondence and audits
• Provide guidance/mentorship to staff and assist them in developing technical skills
• Train new employees on firm technology, processes, and procedures
• Maintain program for periodic tax updates and education for the tax group
• Present new ideas and improvements for ways of performing tasks to achieve firm and departmental goals

Skills & Qualifications

Qualified candidates possess the following skills & attributes:

• Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills
• Ability to make and support decisions regarding accounting and tax matters
• Ability to perform and direct multiple engagements
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to mentor, lead, train staff members and adapt to different learning styles of others
• Thomson Reuters (UltraTax) software experience (preferred)
• Ability to work independently, but also in a team environment
• Highly motivated, self-starter with ability to multitask

Requirements

Background Job Requirements for the Tax Manager include:

• Master’s degree in Accounting/Taxation (preferred)
• 10+ years tax experience in a public accounting firm (at least 5 in Manager role)
• CPA

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid holidays and vacation/sick leave
• Retirement benefits
• Compensation for the Tax Manager will be commensurate with experience - $120k to $150k

If you are ready to take your tax management career to the next level and join a dynamic and highly respected company, we want to hear from you! For additional information or to apply, please contact us at cj.johnson@gogpac.com or 605-988-6551.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.