Certified Public Accountant/Tax Manager

GPAC - Graham, NC

Full-time - Senior

Graham, NC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join a well-established firm in Graham, North Carolina, specializing in public accounting. The firm is experiencing growth and is looking for an ambitious professional who is passionate about tax management and is interested in potentially becoming a partner or owner in the future. The role involves overseeing and managing all aspects of the tax department, which includes tax planning, compliance, and reporting. You will play a crucial role in preparing and reviewing tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, ensuring that clients receive expert guidance on complex tax matters. As a Tax Manager, you will be responsible for staying up-to-date with changes in tax regulations and ensuring compliance at all times. You will lead a team of tax professionals, providing mentorship and training to help them grow in their roles. Building and maintaining strong client relationships will be essential to drive business growth, and you will be expected to develop and implement innovative tax strategies that minimize tax liabilities and optimize financial outcomes for clients. Conducting thorough research and analysis to resolve complex tax issues will also be a key part of your responsibilities. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the accurate and timely completion of tax projects, while keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices in tax management. This position is ideal for a self-driven individual who can work effectively with minimal direction and is looking to take their career to new heights in the field of tax management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the tax department, including tax planning, compliance, and reporting
• Provide expert guidance and advice to clients on complex tax matters
• Stay up-to-date with changes in tax regulations and ensure compliance at all times
• Lead a team of tax professionals and provide mentorship and training
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive business growth
• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations
• Develop and implement innovative tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize financial outcomes for clients
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to resolve complex tax issues and provide appropriate solutions
• Review and approve tax returns, financial statements, and other tax-related documents
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of tax projects
• Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in tax management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
• 7+ years of experience in public accounting, with a focus on tax management
• Strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and accounting principles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Outstanding leadership and communication abilities
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and flexibility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Self-driven individual, ability to work with minimal direction