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Tax Manager

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In-Office
Boston, MA
Senior level
In-Office
Boston, MA
Senior level
The Tax Manager will oversee client engagements, develop relationships, manage a team, provide tax consulting, and facilitate training and client communication.
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Walter Shuffain is a top 200 IPA firm and continues to grow. We seek an enthusiastic and professional Tax Manager who will lead and manage multiple tax engagements with a high level of commitment to the growth and development of our team.

Essential Functions:

  • Oversee multiple client engagements; Technical planning and advising of clients that include private entities (including C-Corp, S-Corp, Trusts, and Partnerships) as well as high-profile individuals/families
  • Develop and maintain excellent client relationships through superior customer service
  • Serve as the primary client contact on all related matters and directly interact with client owners and senior team members
  • Recognize and resolve potential or existing problems with appropriate research and consulting on tax services performed
  • Consulting, working with, and servicing client base to make recommendations on business improvement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to clients
  • Thorough knowledge and exposure to issues which include but are not limited to mergers and acquisitions, entrepreneurship, funding requirements, growth objectives and exit strategies
  • Assist in the development and execution of department’s various training programs
  • Set and monitor budgets, assist with staff scheduling and workload assignments
  • Prepare client billings timely and direct and assist with collection efforts
  • Establish and conduct formal training seminars for staff members
  • Think proactively and have involvement in practice development opportunities that cross sell to existing clients as well as new clients
  • Participate in recruitment events, employee performance management, training support, and business development opportunities
  • Building effective long-term relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs to provide a tailored service to our complex clients

Education, Skills and Experience:

  • BS or MS in Accounting or Tax
  • 6 years of experience within a Public Accounting firm as a Tax Manager
  • Ability to lead and manage a team of tax professionals
  • Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, analytical and research capabilities
  • Strong knowledge of Tax laws and able to communicate to shareholders
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client related matters pertaining to tax returns


Top Skills

Accounting Software
Business Development Methodologies
Tax Laws

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