Tax Manager

Position Summary

• Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Tax Manager to join our team of
• dedicated professionals. The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing all
• financial and tax aspects related to assigned client accounts.

• This position can be based out of the following locations on a hybrid basis:
• Encino, CA, Century City, CA, Chicago, IL,  New York, NY, White Plains, NY, or
• Nashville, TN. The hybrid work arrangement may be adjusted or altered to fill
• the needs of the role, including potentially working in-office for 3+ days per
• week.

• Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and train assigned Staff Accountants and Account Managers
• Review and possibly prepare moderate to complex, multi-state tax returns

(individual, S corporation, C corporation, partnership, estate, and an

emphasis on trusts)

• Stay abreast of changing state and federal laws, policies, and

economic/political climate which may affect clients’ finances

• Supervise and review Staff Accountant’s and/or Senior Staff Accountant’s

preparation of moderately complex tax returns

• Conduct tax research and multi-jurisdictional planning, and foreign touring

clearances

• Review financial reports that may include net worth statements, cash flow

schedules, meeting packages, budgets, investment analysis, tour

reconciliations, etc.

• Communication with clients and client representatives via phones, email, and

in-person meetings

• Act as a coach and trainer to develop staff members into efficient and

effective client team members, and address performance issues and concerns as

needed

• Assist Managing Director in identifying and onboarding prospective clients
• Support Account Managers to provide highest level of customer service by

assisting with contracts, budgeting, home purchases, tours, and year-end

• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 4+ years of experience with multi-state tax

returns, with an emphasis on trusts (in addition to individual, S

corporation, C corporation, partnership, and estate)

• Master's Degree, CPA and/or 6+ years in a similar role is highly preferred
• Basic understanding of AgilLink is highly preferred
• Familiarity with CCH Axcess required
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, laws and rule/regulations
• Sense of urgency and demonstrated ability to follow through
• Commitment to professionalism and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a trusting relationship

with staff and clients

• Prior exposure to royalties, touring services, music publishing and record

label administration is highly preferred

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $135,000 -

$175,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited

to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be

performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of

the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an

annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information,

including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of

employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying

employment.

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management

firm for an exclusive group of entertainers, athletes, executives and select

high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 40 managing directors and over

700 staff members delivering comprehensive financial services in the fields of

music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and

performing arts, as well as multi-family office services for

ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, GRF is part of Focus Financial

Partners, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management,

family office, and business management services. For more information about GRF,

visit: https://www.grfllp.com/ [https://www.grfllp.com/] or follow the company

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employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or

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