About this opportunity
Broadgate lists this Tax Manager (Bergen County) opportunity in bergen county, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Tax Manager | Bergen County, NJ | $125k to $150k + Bonus About the Firm
My client is an award-winning, nationally recognized tax and wealth advisory firm based in Bergen County, NJ. They're growing and looking for a Tax Manager to join their accounting team of around 25 people. While the firm itself is boutique in size, its client base is firmly mid-market, giving you the close-knit feel of a smaller shop with the complexity and caliber of work you'd expect from a larger firm.
The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000, plus bonus and benefits, depending on experience. They're committed to a healthy, inclusive and productive work environment. The team works one day a week remotely, with flexible scheduling and early finishes on summer Fridays. Extra hours are expected during tax season (Feb to Apr).
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll own the tax engagement process from preparation through review, manage the workflow and staffing behind it, and look after mid-market client relationships directly. You'll also play a big part in developing the team, training new hires at all levels and mentoring staff as the firm continues to grow.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Manage the preparation and review of tax engagements, coordinating staffing and workflow
Prepare and review high-level tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections
Manage the tax compliance and tax planning process
Manage client budgets and production goals
Build new and existing client relationships with a strong understanding of each client's business
Improve processes by developing and implementing best practices
Maintain effective control procedures across all aspects of the tax process
Create and deliver training on tax programs and projects for new hires at all levels
Mentor staff to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement
Develop in-house CPE trainings on relevant topics and industries
Support special tax projects and help prepare proposals for new clients
Preferred Qualifications / Requirements
5+ years of CPA firm experience, focused on tax preparation
Experience working with mid-market clients, ideally from a mid-sized firm
A.S./B.S. in Accounting
MBA or Master's in Tax/Accounting a plus
Active CPA license
Proficient in Lacerte, ProSystem fx Tax, QuickBooks and Sage
Strong MS Office skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
Desired Characteristics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Entrepreneurial, go getter attitude
Strong analytical, critical thinking and research skills
Attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Exceptional time management
Able to work independently or collaboratively
Who can apply
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