Tax Manager

Grand Junction, CO
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor

Job Responsibilities
As a Tax Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring our clients comply with tax authorities while minimizing their tax burdens. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring compliance with tax authorities while adhering to firm policies and professional standards.
  • Conducting top-level reviews of tax returns and resolving tax issues with clients, involving specialists when necessary.
  • Communicating identified tax accrual review issues with clients and the audit team.
  • Planning and reviewing tax processes and procedures, including budgeting and staffing.
  • Monitoring the engagement process and actual time incurred versus budget with the assistance of senior staff.
  • Ensuring timely billing and managing out-of-scope activities, communicating with clients accordingly.
  • Managing client relationships and expectations in alignment with project requirements.
  • Providing timely advice and guidance to clients on tax matters.
  • Identifying research needs and providing clear analysis on tax issues.
  • Applying firm and professional standards for tax advice and tax returns.
  • Involving firm specialists as necessary to address complex tax issues.
  • Assisting in developing efficient methods to reduce clients' current and future tax liabilities.
  • Serving as a technical resource and ensuring compliance with firm policies.
  • Framing projects and issues for effective delegation to senior staff and associates.
  • Developing an in-depth understanding of technical and practical issues in specific areas of taxation.
  • Organizing and conducting internal Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training sessions in your area of specialization, involving firm specialists.
  • Introducing and developing innovative ideas to improve clients' financial positions.
  • Reviewing tax implications studies and offering alternative courses of action.
  • Identifying and leveraging lessons learned from prior projects to improve processes and methods.
  • Supervising Tax Staff and Senior Tax Staff on all projects.
  • Reviewing work prepared by Tax Staff and Senior Tax Staff and providing constructive feedback.
  • Training Tax Staff and Senior Tax Staff on current software tools.
  • Acting as a Career Advisor, managing workloads and providing performance feedback.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; MBA or Master of Accountancy preferred.
  • Eight or more years of relevant tax experience.
  • CPA or EA designation preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of tax compliance and consulting principles.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Professional communication and documentation abilities.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Limited Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA with employer match
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO advance on the first day
  • Paid holidays
  • Professional development support
  • Paid sabbaticals and ownership opportunities
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