Tax Manager

Freelance Recruiting is currently looking for a Tax Manager for Wipfli LLP - Green Bay, Wisconsin

The Tax Manager communicates results to clients and firm associates, ensures the firm is proactively identifying tax opportunities and serving the client's needs, and motivates and supervises the performance of staff and senior accountants, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage tax compliance engagements in accordance with firm and professional standards, within budget and deadline expectations
• Plan and schedule tax engagements with clients and firm resources
• Serve as the main tax point of contact within our firm for clients
• Is responsible for clients receiving proactive communication and timely service
• Perform detailed reviews of tax work papers and provision calculations completed by other associates
• Review tax returns, tax research, tax communications, and other requested deliverables
• Communicate proactively with clients and engagement partners regarding project status, client service opportunities, and other significant matters in a timely manner
• Provide training, direction, and supervision to staff and senior accountants
• Participate in and provide leadership for firm initiatives and projects
• Maintain technical expertise in various tax areas related to industry specialization

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of job related experience
• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a Masters in Taxation a plus
• CPA certification required
• Prior experience with Pass-through Entities desired, along with related transactional experience
• Public accounting experience desired
• Management and/or mentoring experience with other staff members a plus
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Caseware, depreciation processing software, tax preparation software (ProSystems), tax research software (RIA), and Go File Room is strongly desired
• Position will work 45 hours per week on average with 60 hour plus weeks required in tax season

Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

• Green Bay, WI

Required education:

• Bachelor's

Required experience:

• Tax Accounting: 5 years
• Tax Management: 5 years
• Public Accounting: 5 years
• Management: 5 years

Required license or certification:

• CPA