Tax Manager

Summary

Join GRF CPAs & Advisors as a Tax Manager in Bethesda, MD (hybrid or remote available)! This role offers a competitive salary ($140,000-$170,000) and involves reviewing clients' tax returns, managing tax staff, and leading client relationships. You will perform complex tax research, handle governmental tax examinations, and act as a resource for staff training and development. The position requires a CPA license, a Bachelor's degree in accounting (Master's preferred), and 6-12 years of public accounting experience. Benefits include a comprehensive medical plan (individual premiums paid), profit sharing and 401(k), tuition assistance, student loan paydown, and a flexible work culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, Master's degree in taxation preferred
• 6-12 years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in tax return complexity, scope and research and management capabilities
• A minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements
• Also, must participate regularly in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required
• Must be a member in good standing with the AICPA
• Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, tax planning software programs and applicable office equipment and systems

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of business and individual tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax staff as deemed necessary
• Delegates, manages, and performs tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product
• Leads client relationships and participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Client Services Departments with clients
• Acts as a resource for tax staff on training and development as well as specific tax issues and/or questions
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firm's clients
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of tax staff members; makes appropriate assignments based on skills and engagement requirements
• Works to develop staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor and coach in professional development programs
• Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete, and timely preparation and delivery of all clients' tax returns
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on tax matters
• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends including tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate
• Participates in firm's marketing efforts through involvement with referral sources, community, and industry activities
• Technical expertise in international tax issues and forms including Forms, 5471, 5472, 8858, 1040NR, FBAR
• Familiar with new guidance on GILTI and FDAP
• Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners
• Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan where individual premiums are paid
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Paydown program
• A culture that fosters flexibility and career development