Ascend · 2 months ago
Senior Tax Manager, Auto Dealerships
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAscend is a transformative public accounting firm focused on enhancing work-life balance for accounting professionals. They are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead tax advisory and compliance engagements, particularly for auto dealership clients, while overseeing project management and mentoring staff.
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Responsibilities
Perform initial and/or final review of manager, tax senior, tax staff and intern work products
Act as primary client point of contact for the firm
Identify opportunities for value added services for clients by staying abreast of their business needs
Communicate staffing and workload issues to Resource Planning
Review and confirm assignment objectives, scope, and work plan with client
Resolve work product issues using firm resources
Contribute to the development and management of comprehensive strategies to identify and meet all client needs
Identify and research technical issues to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws
Coach and mentor staff to assist with enhancing their skills and further develop their career
Identify and pursue new clients and identify any additional needs to cross sell other firm products and services to existing clients
Support the partner team in the development and planning of strategy, objectives, and budgets
Prepare and/or review monthly client bills
Anticipate, identify, and resolve complex tax-technical issues
Effectively manage expectations, internal and external, concerning changes in project deliverables and/or deadlines
Participate in business development efforts by nurturing existing relationships and helping to identify new client opportunities
Qualification
Required
CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA)
10+ years of tax prep & review experience
Experience with auto dealership or related industry, or Scorps
Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
Self-motivator with the ability to multi-task and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
A strong desire toward career advancement and goal toward future firm ownership
Excellent work ethic and a sense of humor are a must!
Ability or interest in business development and expanding client relationships
Preferred
10+ years of experience with auto dealership or related industry
Consultative/Advising Experience
Experience leading staff/teams
Knowledge of CCH Axcess Tax, CCH Engagement, and QuickBooks
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Voluntary Insurance Options
401(k) Matching
Performance Bonus
12 Paid Holidays
Off-season Flex Fridays
Closed on Fridays for the month of June
Commitment to Professional Development
Equity Program Eligibility at Sr. Manager Level + top performing Managers
Company
Ascend
Ascend is a consulting firm that helps CPAs reach their goals.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.02M2025-02-14Seed· $2.02M
Leadership Team
Erin Stahmer
Co-Founder & Chief People Officer
David Fulcher
Chief Financial Officer
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