Tax Manager

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Position Summary Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for a Tax Manager to join our fast-growing firm. The Tax Manager will manage tax assignments as designated by the Principal or Partner. The Manager should function with minimal supervision, and increased focus is placed on supervising and mentoring Staff and Senior Accountants, independent problem solving, strengthening and developing client relationships and increasing office profitability.

Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Your Contributions and Responsibilities Assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues and other decisions. Oversee completion of engagements, including identifying and solving problem areas during the engagement, with minimal oversight or assistance

Conduct thorough engagement reviews

Supervise and mentor Supervisors, Senior Accountants and Staff, including guiding and educating them in technical areas, identifying professional development opportunities and maintaining a respectful team atmosphere

Complete annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and manage employee performance conversations

Assist Principals and Partners with identifying, meeting with and pursuing new clients.

Find opportunities to turn acquired technical knowledge into high value-added opportunities for Firm clients

Promote the Firm’s image by participating on conference panels, contributing to Firm publications, attending recruiting events, conducting in-house and client trainings, etc.

Demonstrate an understanding of the value of enhancing the Novogradac brand by fostering collegial relationships with all Partners, employees, clients and prospects of the Firm Develop, strengthen and grow client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness and service-oriented approach

Enhance skills in the industries the Firm focuses on by seeking out and completing training courses

Increase office profitability by managing your time and the time of Staff and Senior Accountants efficiently, contributing ideas and adding value

Other duties and projects as assigned

Your Background and Skills Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus), and 3-7+ years of experience in public accounting and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience.

CPA license required.

Exhibit expert understanding of accounting and tax rules

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrate a level of intellectual curiosity

Consistently demonstrate strong personal, technical and professional judgment

Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail

Strong organizational and follow-through skills

Ability to effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities

Ability to accept constructive feedback from Partner group and make adjustments as directed

Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment

Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools

Maintain a professional demeanor with coworkers and clients

Able to gain the confidence of the existing Partner group

Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.)Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs and to travel domestically if required

Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory:
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