
Role description
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Dare to bring your unique perspective?
At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold
ideas. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment
where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we
invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.
Position Summary
- Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for a Tax Manager to join our fast-growing
- firm. The Tax Manager will manage tax assignments as designated by the Principal
- or Partner. The Manager should function with minimal supervision, and increased
- focus is placed on supervising and mentoring Staff and Senior Accountants,
- independent problem solving, strengthening and developing client relationships
- and increasing office profitability. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to
- remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss
- available options with your recruiter.
- Your Contributions and Responsibilities
- Assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning,
staffing, timing, technical issues and other decisions. Oversee completion of
engagements, including identifying and solving problem areas during the
engagement, with minimal oversight or assistance
- Conduct thorough engagement reviews
- Supervise and mentor Supervisors, Senior Accountants and Staff, including
guiding and educating them in technical areas, identifying professional
development opportunities and maintaining a respectful team atmosphere
- Complete annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and manage
employee performance conversations
- Assist Principals and Partners with identifying, meeting with and pursuing
new clients.
- Find opportunities to turn acquired technical knowledge into high value-added
opportunities for Firm clients
- Promote the Firm’s image by participating on conference panels, contributing
to Firm publications, attending recruiting events, conducting in-house and
client trainings, etc.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the value of enhancing the Novogradac brand
by fostering collegial relationships with all Partners, employees, clients
and prospects of the Firm
- Develop, strengthen and grow client relationships through professionalism,
responsiveness and service-oriented approach
- Enhance skills in the industries the Firm focuses on by seeking out and
completing training courses
- Increase office profitability by managing your time and the time of Staff and
Senior Accountants efficiently, contributing ideas and adding value
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Your Background and
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a
plus), and 3-7+ years of experience in public accounting and/or appropriate
balance of education and work experience.
- CPA license required.
- Exhibit expert understanding of accounting and tax rules
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate a level of intellectual curiosity
- Consistently demonstrate strong personal, technical and professional judgment
- Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention
to detail
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload,
effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities
- Ability to accept constructive feedback from Partner group and make
adjustments as directed
- Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented
environment
- Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite
(particularly Excel) and report writing tools
- Maintain a professional demeanor with coworkers and clients
- Able to gain the confidence of the existing Partner group
- Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.)
- Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs and to travel
domestically if required
Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Affordable
Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ),
Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and
Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate,
Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority,
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development
Entity Certification Applications (CDE), Property Compliance, Nonprofit, Single
Audit, Uniform Guidance, A-133, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Year 15 Exit,
Tax-exempt bond and HOME programs.
Why work with us?
Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees
feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced
work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.
We are proud to offer
- Increased number of paid holidays per year
- Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
- Flexible working hours and work arrangements
- Remote and hybrid opportunities
- Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development
opportunities
The benefits of joining our team
- Strong growth opportunities
- Competitive benefits package
- 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing
- Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan
- Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
- Dress for your day policy
- Resources of a national firm
- Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs),
affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive
environment
- Compensation: $111,000 to $136,000 depending on experience. More is possible
if experience dictates.
Don’t Meet Every Single Qualification?
After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don’t
meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a
workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you’re excited
about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every
qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
Get to know us better!
We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm
headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac
companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than
25 offices throughout the country.
Novogradac is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and
consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community
development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national
enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and
litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and
works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic
preservation and renewable energy fields.
Ready to learn more?
To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our
company website: https://www.novoco.com/careers.
[https://www.novoco.com/careers]
Commitment to Inclusion
Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process,
making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special
needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all
backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique
perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.
At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity
Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and
support one another in the workplace.
Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay
and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time
off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).
Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s
culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We
value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our
employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender
identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and
inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.
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information. More information on how we use your personal information may be
found in our Privacy Notice at Collection.
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