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Tax Principal

UHY InternationalAnn Arbor, Michigan, United StatesFULL-TIME
$185k – $265kAI estimatePosted 30+ days ago
International TaxPrivate ClientIndirect / VAT
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Role description

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JOB SUMMARY

As a Tax Principal, you will assume a strategic leadership role, driving the

growth and excellence of our tax practice. You will provide visionary guidance,

manage high-level client relationships, and shape innovative tax strategies.

Your extensive experience in tax advisory, team leadership, and business

development will play a pivotal role in elevating our firm's reputation as a

premier tax service provider.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Tax Strategy and Engagement Oversight
  • Develop cutting-edge tax planning strategies that leverage industry insights

and regulatory expertise

  • Provide visionary insights in areas such as tax optimization, risk

management, and emerging tax trends

  • 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

  • Manage engagement progress, budgets, and deadlines, making strategic

adjustments as required

Research and Analysis

  • Stay abreast of evolving tax laws, regulations, and industry developments,

applying this knowledge to client engagements and internal training

initiatives

  • Provide expert guidance on complex tax scenarios, research inquiries, and

emerging compliance trends

Client Communication

  • Foster and nurture high-level client relationships, serving as a trusted

advisor for complex tax matters

  • Lead client meetings, understand their financial objectives, and develop

tailored tax strategies that align with their goals

Team Collaboration

  • Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of seasoned tax professionals, encouraging a

culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence

  • Provide guidance, continuous learning opportunities, and support to

facilitate the team's professional advancement

Process Improvement and Innovation

  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance tax workflows, methodologies,

and quality control procedures

  • Shape and execute the tax practice's strategic vision, aligning with the

firm's broader goals

  • Implement innovations that improve efficiency, accuracy, and client

satisfaction

Strategic Business Development

  • Drive the firm's business development efforts by identifying new

opportunities, nurturing client leads, and expanding service offerings

  • Play a key role in proposal development, client presentations, and strategic

Managing Director initiatives

  • Collaborate with executive leadership to drive projects that enhance the

firm's market presence and competitive edge

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
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • 8+ years of progressive tax leadership experience in a CPA firm or related

professional service environment

  • CPA license
  • Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement
  • Specific positions may require additional industry or specialization

certifications

  • Software: CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream,

Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, Checkpoint for Tax Research

Preferred education and experience

  • Advanced degree (Master's) or additional relevant certifications
  • 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.

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