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Schneider Downs · 4 days ago

Tax Manager – Dealership

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Schneider Downs is a professional services firm that has been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory, and wealth management services for over 65 years. As a Tax Manager – Dealership, you will provide tax consulting and compliance services, oversee tax planning and preparation, and manage the tax team while maintaining strong client relationships. This role requires a deep understanding of automotive operations and a commitment to leadership and professional development within the team.

AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesWealth Management

Responsibilities

Maintain and develop strong client relationships on various tax consulting/compliance engagements

Manage engagement workflow, engagement team resources and engagement billing

Work as part of a coordinated client service team approach, working with other practice units to provide industry knowledge and insight to clients in a variety of industries

Review engagement profitability and prepare and analyze monthly billing for assigned engagements

Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities

Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues and tax implications

Demonstrate strong analytical skills and working knowledge of accounting and tax software

Provide leadership, counseling and career guidance for the development and motivation of the engagement team

Represent firm and build relationships by attending fundraisers, meetings with prospects/bankers, charitable events, professional organizations, etc

Work as a team on internal initiatives that promote firm growth, culture, technical tax content development and technological advances

Stay informed of current and proposed tax legislation, communicating potential impacts to clients and assist with planning

Qualification

CPATax consultingAutomotive industry experienceTax research skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsWriting skillsMentoring skills

Required

CPA, J.D., LL.M or Masters in Taxation

Minimum of five years of public accounting experience in tax is required

Experience managing compliance and consulting engagements for clients in the automotive / dealership industry, or individuals with significant pass-through experience who are willing to learn a new industry

Ability to develop business and foster client relationships

Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills

Excellent writing, communication and tax research skills