TAX MANAGER
Job Description
Terra Business Solutions or “My Terra Team” to our clients, is a remote national CPA firm, with offices in California, Texas, Ohio and Florida. We are growing rapidly and looking to add an Assistant Controller to our team! This exciting opportunity offers unique growth potential for the right candidate who is looking for management advancement. Work with a diverse group of clients including privately held companies, manufacturers & distributors, financial institutions, service providers and real estate developers, as well as nonprofit organizations. This is an unique opportunity to work 100% remotely from home.
Why Work for Terra Business Solutions?
- Competitive Pay
- Reasonable Hours
- Real Life/Work Balance
- A Range of Quality Benefits
- Growth, Development, and Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunity to Contribute to Firm’s Goals and Strategies
- Work from Anywhere!
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Tax Manager manages the relationship with the client and manages the staff level team. They oversee assigned clients' company's tax data and compliance by maintaining accurate records. They will perform tasks such as tax preparation and review, oversight of tax team, review and update of tax software, review and update of department policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Tax Manager is accountable for the following key responsibilities:
- Overseeing the tax staff
- Ensuring compliance with tax and accounting regulations
- Preparing and managing projections
- Managing tax financial reports and workpapers, such as fixed asset schedule
- Overseeing and assisting with the preparation for tax returns
- Monitors, reviews and verifies tax records and transactions for accuracy, timeliness and adequacy of supporting documentation.
- Analyzes reports for accuracy prior to distribution and provide tax data with explanations and interpretation as requested.
- Provides direction and input for the development of accounting procedures, applications, reports, forms, and records. Recommends changes to improve systems and procedures, initiates corrective actions.
- Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships
- Protects an organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Effectively meet agreed-upon tax completion timelines, while also participating in other organizational initiatives.
- Maintain professional proficiency via continuing professional education, participating in professional associations, while staying abreast of leading practices, industry trends, and emerging risks.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
TYPE OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a business related field with a concentration in accounting from a regionally accredited US college or university.
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience with a public accounting firm
- Licensed CPA
- Experience with training and supervising employees
- Proven working experience as a Tax Manager , Tax Supervisor or Finance Manager in public accounting
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Ability to effectively communicate accounting information, policies, and/or procedures.
- Working knowledge and experience with Quickbooks Online, Google Suite, MS Excel, MS Word, Google Meet/Zoom
- Working knowledge and experience of Ultratax
- Commitment to high ethical and professional standards.
- High degree of personal integrity and sound judgment.
- Must be comfortable with technology and adept at maximizing its benefits.
- Ability to improve processes and utilize technology to enhance productivity, reduce errors, and mitigate risks.
- Experience working remotely a plus
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
- Proven experience in tax planning and projections
- Knowledge of GAAP required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Experience level:
- 6 years
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Client communication: 5 years (Required)
- Public accounting: 5 years (Required)
- Ultra Tax: 5 years (Required)
- Tax Manager: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Required)
Work Location: Remote