Tax Director, Privately Held Business
Armanino, New York, NY, United States
Job Opportunity at Armanino
At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be among the top 20 largest accounting and consulting firms in the nation and one of the best places to work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills, and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don't check-out of life when you check-in at work. That's why we've created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. Job Responsibilities
Perform technical review of engagement work papers and tax returns as it relates to individuals, partnerships, S and C-corporations Provide consultation on business and/or personal transactions (if applicable), and the related tax implications, consequences, and treatment Develop responses to IRS and other regulatory and tax authorities' audits, notices, and inquiries Manage larger and complex engagements and workflow of multiple clients and related deliverables to minimize risk and surprises, maximize engagement economics, meet internal and external deadlines, and develop less experienced engagement personnel, primarily managers and supervisors Lead new business development opportunities Identify and pursue potential extended services for existing clients Review or conduct high-level research of complex or emerging tax issues and prepare memorandums to support conclusions Identify assignment resource requirements and ensure the most appropriate resources are assigned to specific assignment roles Continually build on technical expertise in taxation by attending continuing professional education courses or utilizing other training resources Keep current with tax law changes and provide updates and training to the firm's tax practice members Train and develop less experienced individuals responsible for engagement management responsibilities, including managing budgets, scheduling and staffing, due date management, and client relations Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, finance, or related discipline Qualified to practice before the IRS (i.e., JD, CPA, or EA) Minimum of 8 years of experience in public accounting in taxation or equivalent experience Minimum of 4 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in accounting or taxation A subject matter expert in a specific area of taxation Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision Generous PTO plan and paid sick time Flexible work arrangements 401K with profit sharing Wellness program Generous parental leave 11 paid holidays For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. For individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be among the top 20 largest accounting and consulting firms in the nation and one of the best places to work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills, and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don't check-out of life when you check-in at work. That's why we've created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. Job Responsibilities
Perform technical review of engagement work papers and tax returns as it relates to individuals, partnerships, S and C-corporations Provide consultation on business and/or personal transactions (if applicable), and the related tax implications, consequences, and treatment Develop responses to IRS and other regulatory and tax authorities' audits, notices, and inquiries Manage larger and complex engagements and workflow of multiple clients and related deliverables to minimize risk and surprises, maximize engagement economics, meet internal and external deadlines, and develop less experienced engagement personnel, primarily managers and supervisors Lead new business development opportunities Identify and pursue potential extended services for existing clients Review or conduct high-level research of complex or emerging tax issues and prepare memorandums to support conclusions Identify assignment resource requirements and ensure the most appropriate resources are assigned to specific assignment roles Continually build on technical expertise in taxation by attending continuing professional education courses or utilizing other training resources Keep current with tax law changes and provide updates and training to the firm's tax practice members Train and develop less experienced individuals responsible for engagement management responsibilities, including managing budgets, scheduling and staffing, due date management, and client relations Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, finance, or related discipline Qualified to practice before the IRS (i.e., JD, CPA, or EA) Minimum of 8 years of experience in public accounting in taxation or equivalent experience Minimum of 4 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in accounting or taxation A subject matter expert in a specific area of taxation Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision Generous PTO plan and paid sick time Flexible work arrangements 401K with profit sharing Wellness program Generous parental leave 11 paid holidays For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. For individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.