Senior Tax Manager

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Job Description: Senior Tax Manager

Location: Haddonfield
Reports to: Senior Managing Partner

Firm Overview

Liberty Personnel is partnered with a leading, full-service public accounting and advisory firm dedicated to providing exceptional client service and fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment. Our commitment to integrity, innovation, and our people has made us a trusted partner to businesses and individuals across diverse industries, including (Technology, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Healthcare, etc.). We believe in investing in our team's growth and offer a clear path for advancement in a collaborative and forward-thinking culture.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Tax Manager to join our growing tax practice. This is a critical leadership role with significant partner-track potential. The Senior Tax Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of complex client engagements, providing technical leadership and mentorship to the tax team, and contributing to the firm's business development efforts. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional technical skills, a passion for client service, and a proven ability to lead and develop talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of diverse clients, including corporations (C-Corp and S-Corp), partnerships, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts & estates.
• Serve as the primary client contact, building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships based on trust and expertise.
• Provide sophisticated tax planning, consulting, and compliance services, identifying opportunities to minimize tax liabilities and provide value-added advice.
• Oversee the preparation and final technical review of complex federal, state, and local income tax returns and provisions.

2. Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance:

• Conduct final review of complex tax returns and associated workpapers.
• Lead the research and resolution of complex tax issues, preparing well-documented technical memoranda.
• Review quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC740.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations, and proactively communicate their impact to clients and internal teams.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and compliance on all client deliverables.

3. Team Management & Development:

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of Tax Managers, Seniors, and Staff.
• Manage engagement workflow, resource allocation, budgets, and billing to ensure engagements are completed efficiently and profitably.
• Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations, providing career guidance to foster the professional growth of team members.
• Cultivate a positive, collaborative, and high-performance team environment.

4. Firm Growth & Business Development:

• Actively participate in business development initiatives, including identifying new service opportunities with existing clients.
• Assist partners in developing proposals, leading presentations to prospective clients, and expanding the firm's market presence.
• Represent the firm at professional and community networking events.
• Contribute to firm-wide strategic projects and practice development efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting firm.
• Significant experience reviewing complex tax returns for a variety of entity types.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and personnel management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Taxation (MST) or a Juris Doctor (JD) with an LL.M. in Taxation.
• Proven track record of successful business development.
• Proficiency with tax software such as CCH Axcess, GoSystem Tax RS, or similar platforms, and tax research tools like RIA Checkpoint or BNA.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• A clear and direct path to Partnership for high-performing individuals.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with a firm match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid firm holidays.
• Commitment to work-life balance with flexible scheduling and remote work options.
• Financial support for continuous professional development and CPE.
• A vibrant and inclusive firm culture that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.