Tax Manager - Construction & Real Estate

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Go beyond the numbers, do something different by developing rapport with clients and making a difference. Whether you intend to specialize or would rather gain exposure across many service lines, you won’t be limited at Plante Moran. We’ll encourage you to explore diverse opportunities to find your focus and thrive in your chosen career.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Review returns for partnership, corporate, and individual tax clients, including federal, foreign, state and local tax returns, estimated payments and extensions, and assisting with Federal and State tax audits
• Determine appropriate tax objectives, scope and methodology and actively participate in decision making with client's management to understand the broader impact of current decisions and possible solutions
• Identify tax solutions and opportunities for clients including federal or state credits or items generated from tax law changes
• Effectively leverage available technology (i.e. CCH Axcess) and other resources to maximize technical application to project, and holds the engagement team to the same standard
• Serve as the primary engagement manager with economic responsibilities for billing, realization and collections

• Participate in internal and external networking events, including client meetings, industry events, etc.
• Contribute to business expansion efforts, including proposal development and sales calls
• Supervise and develop a team of 1-2 associates on each engagement in the areas of client engagement management and applied technical tax knowledge
• Immediate opportunity to work directly with Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners internally, and Accounting Managers, Controllers, and C‑Suite individuals externally

• Participate in annual CORE training program which focuses on development of core competencies to facilitate your growth at the firm
• Opportunities to be involved in various non‑billable initiatives, including on and off‑campus recruiting, internal training facilitation, buddy system/mentoring program, development of thought leadership content, etc.

• 5+ years in public accounting, with construction industry experience
• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA or Bar License required
• Qualified individuals must either reside in or near one of the listed office locations or be willing to relocate to the area for this opportunity. Client travel throughout the region, with some overnight stays may be required.
• Additionally, there are opportunities for overnight travel to attend firm‑wide trainings and events

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40‑hour work week.

We offer a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, flexible time off, a 401(k) plan, and travel expense reimbursement.

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $100,000-$145,000