National Tax Manager - Accounting Methods & Inventory

$111,000 - $167,000/Yr

Moss Adams - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity, fostering a culture of talented individuals who care about each other, our clients, and our communities. As a National Tax Manager in the Accounting Methods & Inventory team, you will play a pivotal role in consulting with clients and tax team members across the firm on various aspects of tax accounting. This includes the timing of income and expense recognition, capitalization and cost recovery, inventory tax accounting, and accounting periods. Your expertise will be essential in preparing and reviewing accounting method change requests, advising on the implications of transactions or changes in entity structures on a company's accounting methods, and evaluating accounting method planning opportunities for clients. In this role, you will also assist in developing project resources, preparing and reviewing technical research memoranda, conducting training sessions, and drafting articles for both internal and external audiences on accounting methods matters. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating skills such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset. You will be challenged to solve complex business challenges while being rewarded for your leadership and technical excellence. Moss Adams is committed to empowering its employees to embrace opportunities and grow as leaders. The firm’s size, middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture create an environment where you can have fun while making a significant impact. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional service and solutions to our clients while fostering a culture of authenticity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted tax professional for the firm by proactively developing internal and external working relationships and responding timely to team member inquiries.
• Manage delivery of projects and provide coaching and development to others in support of tax practice initiatives.
• Collaborate with individuals at all levels within the firm to identify opportunities and to develop tools/resources that help us better serve our clients.
• Seek opportunities for process improvements and help others to effectively manage change.
• Identify and mitigate tax practice risk by ensuring compliance with professional standards and employing best practices.
• Evaluate implications of tax law changes, including regulatory or administrative guidance, and provide recommendations to tax leadership as needed.
• Collaborate with the Learning & Development team to facilitate the development and delivery of training to tax professionals.
• Research and write tax memoranda and summarize complex issues for internal alerts and external marketing articles.
• Participate in internal and external activities to attain visibility and recognition within area of specialization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, emphasis in accounting or related field preferred; advanced degree in taxation highly desired.
• Minimum of 5 years tax professional experience required; experience in public accounting preferred.
• CPA required.
• Familiarity with research software and comfortable working with the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury regulations, and other tax authorities.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy in ambiguous circumstances.
• Self-directed professional with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, able to effectively prioritize assignments and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, including the ability to articulate complex issues to others and effectively present to large or small groups.
• Advanced knowledge of technical taxation, including the ability to research tax positions.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• Customized career paths
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training