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Gaines & Associates, PC. · 19 hours ago

Tax Manager

Edison, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Gaines & Associates (GAPC) is a fast-growing CPA–Business Advisory and Consulting firm serving clients nationwide. We’re seeking a Tax Manager to lead tax compliance and planning engagements, oversee technical accuracy, and mentor a team of professionals while acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

AccountingBookkeeping and PayrollFinancial ServicesTax Preparation

Responsibilities

Lead and review complex returns: Prepare, manage, and/or perform final technical reviews of federal and state returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals, including multi-state filings

Drive tax planning: Oversee entity structuring, reorganizations, and quarterly/annual planning (estimates, safe harbors, elections, basis, and credits)

Research and present findings: Explore, analyze and develop concise, well-supported positions on complex issues (e.g., §199A, §163(j), SALT, FIN 48, NOLs, M&A tax, at-risk)

Manage client relationships: Serve as a key point of contact for clients, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing proactive guidance

Coach and develop staff: Supervise, train, and review work prepared by staff; promote consistency in workflow, QC standards, and deadlines

Guide controversy resolution: Handle IRS and state correspondence, penalty abatements, and payment plan negotiations through successful resolution

Collaborate across teams: Partner with our Client Advisory Services, CFO, and M&A advisory teams to deliver integrated client solutions that bridge tax and finance

Qualification

CPATax complianceTax planningClient communicationM&A taxC-Corp taxationSALTProject managementChange managementInnovative thinkingBusiness acumenIRS correspondenceExcelQuickBooks OnlinePower BITableauNetSuiteHubSpotMentoring skillsTime management