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Senior Manager - Tax

Baker Tilly, Bethel, CT, United States


Tax Senior Manager

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms? Would you like the ability to focus on one industry sector and further become an expert for your clients? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Tax Senior Manager! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle market clients. You will work side-by-side with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm's success. Additionally, you will be a mentor and coach to a group of talented staff, utilizing your expertise to help develop their technical and professional skills. If you are invigorated by these exciting challenges, then this could be the right opportunity for you! As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
You'll enjoy this role if:
You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients' and employees' best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs
You want to contribute to your engagement team's professional growth and develop your own leadership skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various federal tax compliance and consulting services to industry specific clients
Be a valued tax business advisor, lead client relationships on day to day tax matters with various clients ranging from middle market to multinational
Consult on technical matters and special projects in various areas of corporate and flow through taxation, accounting methods, and ASC740
Research various tax matters, responding to IRS and other tax authority inquiries, and make recommendations to the client for consideration
Coordinate with specialty tax practices on complicated tax matters in the state and local, high net worth, international, research and development along with credits and incentives areas
Manage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue
Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Qualifications Successful candidates will have:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or law, or a similar degree in business, masters or advanced degree desirable
CPA, EA or JD required
Eight (8)+ years' experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a professional services firm
Five (5)+ years' of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates
Experience with partnership and flow through entities
Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills
Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects
Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred
The pay rate range for this job position is $130,000 to $196,200. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.