Tax Manager

Job description

**SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.** The Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients’ tax returns. The Manager makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations. ### Responsibilities - Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity. - Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary. - Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients. - Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time. - Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product. - Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities. - Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members and reviews staff assignments for appropriateness. - Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training. **Supervisory Responsibilities:** - Responsible for the development, coaching and training of Supervising Seniors, Seniors, Semi-seniors and Staff accountants. - Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs. - Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department. ### Qualifications - At least five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research. - Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers. - Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s degree in taxation preferred. - A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.