Senior Tax Manager job description

Job brief

We are seeking a senior tax manager who will offer recommendations about complex tax matters and explain tax matters to non-tax/legal tax professionals.

You will ensure our company is in compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal tax laws. As a senior tax manager, you will create internal taxation policies and incorporate these policies into current accounting procedures.

Ultimately, you should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills because you will deal with clients at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Managing the timely and accurate completion of domestic federal and state income tax returns, as well as the appropriate application of foreign-related standards that have an impact on the federal tax return for the United States.
• Examine federal, state, or local tax returns for individuals or businesses.
• As appropriate, respond to state and federal notices.
• Supporting tax audits by the federal and state governments.
• Addressing any ad hoc tax questions and supporting these clients' tax planning possibilities.
• Giving guidance on complex tax issues.
• Whenever necessary, consult on different transactions and give guidance on all tax matters.
• Establishing new business connections and retaining existing ones.
• Reducing tax liability and increasing after-tax income while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, municipal, and foreign tax laws.
• Takes on major client responsibility as the client's trusted advisor, is trusted with industry knowledge, and is able to spot client problems and disputes.
• Preparation and/or examination of federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
• Complex planning and structuring of transactions.

Requirements

• BSC/BA in Accounting and Finance, Business, and other related fields
• Proven work experience as a Tax Manager, an advisory firm, or a similar role. Corporate Income Tax is mandatory
• Must have experience with a small to medium-sized company
• Experience with international taxes is an added advantage
• Experience in Partnership Tax is an added advantage
• The capacity to recognize and suggest solutions to complex income tax problems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills