
Tax Senior Manager
Role description
From the employerJOB SUMMARY
As a Tax Senior Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and reviewing
financial information for clients, such as business and individual tax returns,
with the benefit of gaining exposure to a diverse client base operating in a
variety of industries. The Tax Senior Manager oversees client relationships and
acts as a liaison between internal staff and internal leaders to ensure
high-quality work is conducted and delivered to our clients.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Tax Strategy and Engagement Oversight
- Develop and implement comprehensive tax planning strategies for clients,
ensuring alignment with their financial objectives and minimizing tax
liabilities
- Analyze complex tax scenarios, including mergers, acquisitions, and other
strategic transactions, to provide optimal solutions
- Manage a portfolio of tax engagements, supervise tax staff, and review their
work to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to firm standards
- Monitor engagement progress, budgets, and timelines, make adjustments as
needed to meet client expectations
Research and Analysis
- Stay abreast of evolving tax laws, regulations, and industry developments,
applying this knowledge to client engagements and internal training
initiatives
- Lead tax research efforts to address client inquiries, resolve complex tax
issues, and guide decision-making
Client Communication
- Effectively communicate complex tax concepts and strategies to clients,
tailoring explanations to their understanding and addressing their questions
or concerns
- Prepare and deliver presentations to clients on tax-related matters,
providing insights into their financial situations and potential tax
implications
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted
advisor for their tax-related matters
Compliance and Documentation
- Review and oversee the preparation of tax returns to ensure accuracy,
compliance with regulations, and adherence to internal quality control
standards
- Monitor and manage tax filing deadlines, extensions, and other compliance
requirements to avoid penalties and ensure timely submissions
- Stay current with federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and
changes, ensuring the firm and its clients are compliant with the latest tax
requirements
- Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with other tax professionals within the firm to share insights,
knowledge, and best practices
- Supervise and mentor tax staff, providing guidance, training, and feedback to
foster their professional growth and ensure the quality of their work
- Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and
effective communication among team members
- Participate in internal training sessions to enhance your technical skills
and stay updated on industry trends
Process Improvement and Innovation
- Identify opportunities to enhance tax workflows, processes, and
methodologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of the firm's tax
services
- Ensure compliance with internal quality control procedures, including
reviewing and approving tax filings, documentation, and client deliverables
Strategic Business Development
- Collaborate with partners and senior management to identify business
development opportunities, cultivate client leads, and contribute to the
firm's growth strategy
- Participate in proposal development and presentations to prospective clients
Supervisory responsibilities
- Will supervise subordinate team members
Work environment
- Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal
distractions
Physical demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a
computer screen for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time
Travel required
- Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client’s needs
Required education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- CPA or Enrolled Agent license
- Experience in professional service environment, such as a CPA firm, financial
consulting firm, or similar setting
- Specific positions may require additional industry or specialization
certifications
- Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement
- Software: CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream,
Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, Checkpoint for Tax Research
Preferred education and experience
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree for specialty positions
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are
required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities
may change at any time with or without notice.
WHO WE ARE
UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit,
tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle
market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within
numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree
view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively
to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business
challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a
part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting
firms.
WHAT WE OFFER
POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.
ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES
Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role,
qualifications, and expertise of each individual.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE
Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and
vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO)
allowances.