Tax Manager

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TAX MANAGER

Tired of being treated like a number? Step into a leadership role where your

voice actually shapes the firm and your career grows without limits.

Pulakos CPAs, a local and independent CPA firm in Albuquerque, NM, has been

serving New Mexico businesses for over 65 years. We are seeking a talented and

motivated Tax Manager to join our team.

With our firm, you will remember all the good reasons why you wanted to pursue a

career in accounting. We offer you the chance to learn, to grow, and to become

a true professional.

We have no minimum chargeable hour requirement, focusing instead on client

service and working as a team. No politics. No drama. Just a great team.

Job Summary

The Tax Manager assists in overseeing the firm's tax compliance, reporting and

planning functions along with reviewing complex tax returns, ensuring adherence

to federal, state and local regulations, developing tax-savings strategies and

mentoring Tax staff.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ownership of tax return preparation of individual, trust and various types of

business returns;

• Direct client responsibilities and interaction;
• Research and communicate complex tax issues;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records;
• Ensure clients comply with IRS regulations and meet their state and federal

tax obligations; and

• Review client financial records, income statements and expenditures;
• Assist clients with tax planning, identifying opportunities for both tax

savings and great long-term decisions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5+ years previous experience in a Tax Department of a Public Accounting firm

or other significant tax experience;

• Tax return preparation of individual, trust and various types of business

returns;

• Certified Public Accountant license;
• Ability to research and communicate complex tax issues;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and
• Willingness to interact directly with clients while delivering high quality

service and helping maintain positive client relationships.

The Tax Manager should be proficient in the following or similar software:

• Ultra Tax
• Thomson Reuters Engagement Manager software (or similar trial balance

software)

• Microsoft Excel and Word

Benefits and Perks

• Terrific local firm culture.
• No minimum chargeable hour requirement. We manage the firm based on projects

and value to the client, rather than how many chargeable hours you have or

your realization level against an unrealistic budget.

• Office closed on most Fridays for the months of May – July.
• Modern technological tools and systems to help make the workday pleasant and

efficient.

• The firm is committed to life-long learning and supportive in getting all

staff appropriate formal training.

• The firm offers subsidized health, dental and vision insurance along with

fully paid short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance and a

matching 401(k) Plan.

• Hybrid working arrangements will be considered.

Pulakos CPAs, 6753 Academy Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 USA