Tax Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax compliance engagements in accordance with firm and professional standards, within budget and deadline expectations
• Plan and schedule tax engagements with clients and firm resources
• Serve as the main tax point of contact within our firm for clients
• Tax Manager is responsible for clients receiving proactive communication and timely service
• Perform detailed reviews of tax work papers and provision calculations completed by other associates
• Review tax returns, tax research, tax communications, and other requested deliverables
• Communicate proactively with clients and engagement partners regarding project status, client service opportunities, and other significant matters in a timely manner
• Provide training, direction, and supervision to staff and senior accountants
• Participate in and provide leadership for firm initiatives and projects
• Maintain technical expertise in various tax areas related to industry specialization

• Requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA certification required in the respective state in which they are practicing
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience in tax
• Prior supervisory experience required
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively
• Ability to balance many projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and meet time deadlines
• Ability to analyze data and recommend solutions
• Ability to become technically competent with industry-specific tax and accounting matters
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Caseware, depreciation processing software, tax preparation software (Pro Systems), tax research software (RIA), and IDEA (data extraction software)

The estimated base pay range for this role is $106,000 to $160,000. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors such as location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws. Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and firm performance.

Wipfli offers a range of benefits including health, dental, vision, HSA enrollment, employee assistance, life, disability, 401(k) savings plan with matching contribution, profit share, well‑being incentive, education and certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefits include critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance,  protection, and supplemental life and AD&D.

Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send an email to