Tax Manager

Job Description

• We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms
• in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that
• set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported,
• challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve
• built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together –
• where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a
• team that genuinely cares about your success.

• We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our
• collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration,
• curiosity, and excellence  – where new ideas are welcomed, different
• perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most.
• Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an
• impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow
• in the direction that’s right for you.

• At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your
• colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re
• looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting
• relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you,
• we’d love to meet you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possesses a complete knowledge of the Firm's philosophy on financial, tax,

and consulting matters, work quality and application of professional and Firm

standards.

• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough

knowledge of the client and all facets of client's business.

• Plans, schedules and staffs engagements using firm policies and procedures.

• Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews tax returns and

related work papers prepared by staff including performance evaluations.

• Anticipates problem areas of engagement and develops procedures to address

those problem areas; keeps supervisors informed of important developments and

recommends solutions.

• Communicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to client

through written and oral correspondences.

• Prepares invoices to clients, communicates details of fees to clients and

assists in collection of overdue accounts.

• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax

or other legislation that could affect the business climate.

• Performs supervisory reviews of all tax returns and governmental tax

examinations of complexity.

• Assumes tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns.

• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client

before the appropriate tax authorities.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of five years of experience in accounting and tax, demonstrating a

progression in complexity, scope and number of engagements managed.

• Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA firm.

• Bachelors or Master's degree in accounting.

• Minimum of forty hours of continuing professional education is required each

year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.

• A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required.

• Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of Certified

Public Accountants.

• Proficiency in use of computers and various accounting and tax computer

software.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin,

race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals

submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles

sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered

outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or

agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.