Looking to work at a firm that encourages a work life balance and a path to Partner?
Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to Be in a Position of StrengthSMin today's modern business landscape. Withum empowers clients with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management needs. Withum is a place where talent thrives. We recruit only the best and brightest people, with a genuine passion for the business.
Withum's Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, including our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop global tax strategies . Withum's tax services include Business Taxes, State & Local tax, International Tax, Tax Credit and incentives (including the R&D tax credit), and Private Client services.
As a Tax Manager, you'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known tax industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of tax engagements, supervise/mentor staff, and build/maintain relationships with clients.
Withum's brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. We have become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.
How you'll spend your time:
Having conversations with clients to provide insight and individually tailored solutions
Reviewing individual, fiduciary and, gift tax returns prepared by tax staff and/or seniors for accuracy
Researching and drafting tax memorandums involving complex tax matters
Identifying and implementing tax planning opportunities
Handling and resolving tax controversies
Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines
Conducting constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly
Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader
Networking within the tech community
Responsible for building and training staff
We are primarily looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting with an active CPA license
Having a Master's of Science in Taxation is a plus
5-7 years of prior experience working in the tax department of a public accounting firm, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff
Excellent analytical and technical tax skills
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
Ability to manage multiple engagements and complete projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client's management
Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, and strong attention to detail
Withum will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because they are a protected veteran.
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