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Tax ManagerPosition OverviewSeeking a Tax Manager to lead delivery of high-quality tax compliance, planning, and consulting services for corporate, partnership, trust/estate and high net worth individual clients. The role combines technical tax work (federal, state & local, and international), client relationship management, team supervision, quality control and process improvement. Ideal candidates will have deep experience across passthrough entities, corporate taxation, trust and estate taxation, and advanced proficiency with tax research and software tools.

Key ResponsibilitiesManage and execute federal, state and local tax compliance and return preparation for entities and individuals, including 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041, 709, 706 and related schedulesProvide tax planning and structuring advice for high net worth individuals (HNW/HNWI), trusts, estates and family offices, coordinating with wealth advisors and fiduciariesLead partnership and corporate tax engagements including partnership allocations, K-1 review, basis and capital account analysis, passthrough entity planning and review of S-Corp and C-Corp mattersOversee tax provision work (ASC 740) and support tax accounting activities for

GAAP/IFRS

reportingSupervise, train and review work of senior managers, tax supervisors and staff; ensure quality control, risk management and timely deliveryPerform tax research and prepare memos on complex federal, state, international and transfer pricing matters; support M&A tax due diligence and structuringCoordinate SALT planning, nexus and apportionment studies, indirect tax (sales & use, VAT/GST) and payroll/withholding tax matters as neededManage tax controversy and audit responses, coordinate with external counsel, and represent clients in examinations and disputesLeverage technology to improve efficiency: implement and use tax software (ONESOURCE, CCH, ProSystem fx, UltraTax, Vertex, CorpTax), advanced Excel, VBA, Alteryx/Power Query and SQL; support ERP integrations (SAP, Oracle)QualificationsBachelors degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field; advanced degree (JD or LLM) or Masters in Taxation a plusCertified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) strongly preferred; active licensure required for some client engagements5+ years of public accounting or professional services tax experience; prior experience as a Senior Tax Manager or Tax Supervisor preferredDeep technical knowledge of individual, partnership, corporate, trust and estate taxation, including returns and forms (1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041, 709, 706)Experience serving high net worth individuals, family offices, trusts and fiduciary mattersProven experience with SALT, international tax, transfer pricing, tax provision (ASC 740), R D tax credits, M&A tax and due diligence, payroll/withholding and indirect tax issuesStrong tax research and writing skills; familiarity with

BEPS/OECD

guidelines and treaty analysis a plusHands-on experience with tax compliance and research software (ONESOURCE, CCH, Thomson Reuters ProSystem fx/UltraTax, Vertex, CorpTax)Advanced Excel skills (including VBA), and experience with Alteryx/Power Query, SQL and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)Excellent client-facing skills, project management, team leadership and mentorship abilitiesHigh attention to detail, strong quality control orientation and experience managing risk in tax engagementsAbility to prioritize multiple engagements, meet deadlines and communicate complex tax matters clearly to clients and stakeholdersCommitment to professional ethics and continuing technical education