Tax Manager/Director - Public Accounting

Robert Half - La Vista, NE

Full-time - Mid Level

La Vista, NE

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Tax Manager/Director - Public Accounting role at Robert Half involves overseeing tax planning services, managing tax compliance issues for clients, and leading a team of tax professionals. This position is crucial for ensuring accurate tax return preparation and maintaining strong client relationships while providing guidance and support to staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-level preparation of diverse tax returns
• Review work of staff and provide necessary guidance
• Lead tax planning services for clients
• Represent clients dealing with IRS, State, or local tax compliance issues
• Apply knowledge of GAAP and client financial statements to tax preparation tasks
• Identify and suggest solutions for technically advanced tax issues
• Deliver accurate work product in written and oral form
• Demonstrate advanced computer literacy with relevant software programs
• Perform complex technical research and prepare research memos
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients through continuous communication and exceptional service
• Identify opportunities for expanding services to existing clients
• Cultivate new client relationships through referrals and networking
• Stay current on technical matters through trainings and self-study
• Provide conflict resolution for internal and external complaints or issues
• Ensure all tax returns are filed in a timely manner
• Reorganize work among tax staff within team if needed to share workloads
• Ensure all procedures and policies are adhered to by supporting tax staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field required
• CPA or EA license a plus, but not required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Accounting, specifically in the Tax practice
• Prior supervisory experience required
• Ability to work with client contacts and leadership to provide explanation, guidance, planning, and other services
• Experience within Tax Accounting software such as Thomson Reuters UltraTax, ProSystems Fx, or other similar tax software
• Knowledge of current tax laws and regulations

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan