GHJ · 5 months ago
Core Tax Manager
San Jose, California (Hybrid)
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expGHJ is a long-standing independent accounting firm focused on helping clients navigate complex tax issues. The Core Tax Manager will oversee the preparation of tax returns, manage a team, and provide strategic tax advice to clients, ensuring efficient and compliant tax practices.
AccountingConsultingIndustrial
Responsibilities
The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients’ tax returns whether prepared personally or by supervision of others
Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required
The Tax Manager may have input on any tax issue presented
Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity
Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparer as deemed necessary
Delegates, manages, and performs tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product
Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department w/ larger clients
Acts as a resource for tax preparer/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions
Coordinates with M&A, SALT, and ITS tax specialty teams on projects to deliver an accurate and efficient product
Assists and supervises tax preparer with the more complex business returns
Assumes client service responsibility for clients the tax manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner
Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firm’s clients
Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness
Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs
Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients’ tax returns
Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on tax matters
Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate
Participates in firm’s practice development efforts through involvement w/ referral sources, community and industry activities
Responsible for the engagement profitability — billings and collections
Participate in firm’s committees and management meetings
Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs
Ability to operate a computer and calculator
Willingness to become a part of the firm’s Mentoring Program
Performs such other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent, as well as CPA certification
5+ years of experience in tax at a public accounting firm or equivalent
Minimum of 40 hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills
Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment
Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs
Ability to operate a computer and calculator
Willingness to become a part of the firm's Mentoring Program
Preferred
Masters of Science degree in Taxation or a J.D. highly preferred for Tax Management Position
Company
GHJ
At GHJ, we go beyond numbers.
201-500 employees
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