Tax Manager - Fine Point Consulting

For a Tax Manager, this is the stuff of dreams: the ability to work where you are most productive and the opportunity to make a difference for the clients you work with. On top of that, you get to work with a team that doesn't take themselves too seriously, enjoys company retreats (sans work), memes, and all the emoji's Slack can handle. Discover what working at Fine Point Consulting can do for you!

Fine Point Consulting, a boutique Accounting, CFO and HR services firm, is hiring a full-time Tax Manager to join our fun and high energy team. The Tax Manager position is responsible for oversight and management of the tax staff and filing returns on behalf of Fine Point's clients. This includes preparing and reviewing of federal and state tax returns, advising clients on strategies to maintain tax compliance, proactively solving tax problems, and coaching and developing the tax team.

Fine Point Consulting provides a complete range of accounting and HR services to startups, nonprofits, and businesses in many industries. We have offices in Wisconsin along with team members working remotely across the country. Fine Point wholeheartedly values each of our employees and empowers each other to provide feedback to improve the team as a whole. Our outcomes-driven management style allows for a flexible schedule, meaning that each of us works when and where we perform the best. If you're looking for a work environment where you can make an impact, Fine Point might be the perfect fit!

Responsibilities

• Accurately review and file federal and state tax returns in a timely manner (1120's, 1065's, 990's, and some 1040's).
• Proactively work with clients to develop tax planning strategies.
• Work with leadership and tax team members to improve and develop processes for tax department and growth.
• Coordinate with onboarding and accounting teams to smoothly integrate tax planning across all phases.
• Complete responses and schedules in preparation for income tax audits.
• Monitor developments in tax legislation and assist management in preparing action plans as necessary.
• Educate management and staff on relevant tax issues and changes in legislation.
• Encourage and develop relationships across tax and accounting functions to best serve our clients.
• Supervise members of the tax team to ensure that tax returns are completed correctly.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior customer service.
• Coach and manage a team.

Key Performance Indicators

• Meets assignment objectives (deadlines, budgets, outcomes).
• Client satisfaction.
• Team satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• CPA Licensure
• 5-7 years experience in private/public accounting working with clients in the $0-$10 million in revenues per year range.
• 1-2 years experience as direct manager of staff including mentoring and development
• Strong technology skills using Microsoft Office 2016 or later (Word, Excel and Outlook at a minimum, more applications preferred); QuickBooks or other accounting software experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Team player with a positive 'can do' approach.
• A general and growing knowledge of firm services and technology tools.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range $120,000 - $145,000 (based on experience) with bonus eligibility
• Opportunities for development and career growth
• Health insurance - Fine Point provides multiple health plan options and pays 80% of employee premiums and 40% for dependents
• Dental and vision insurance - Fine Point pays 80% of employee premiums and 40% for dependents
• Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability - 100% company-paid premiums
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401(K) Retirement plan with a company match up to 4%
• Wellness reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible and autonomous work environment. We work where we are most productive to provide a healthy work-life balance, while still being accountable to our team and our clients.
• Company retreats - Have fun and enjoy time away from the office with your coworkers.
• Technology stipend

Interested candidates must submit a resume to be considered.

Fine Point Consulting is only hiring individuals located in the United States that are authorized to work without sponsorship.