Tax Manager
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Accounting
Tax Manager, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Tax Manager, Accounting & Finance
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Tax Manager
Type:
Full-time
Experience:
High-Level
Functions:
Tax Planning, Preparation and Review, Business Development
Reports To:
Senior Tax Manager
Location:
Honolulu, HI
Compensation:
Salary
FLSA Status:
Exempt
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Hi Accounting is a locally staffed outsourced accounting and tax firm serving small to medium sized businesses. Our team of accounting and tax professionals work together on multiple clients in various industries. Hi Accounting is a division of The Hawaii Group, Hawaii’s leading business process outsourcing firm. We strongly believe in working personally and directly with our clients, connecting through HiGroup’s core principles of integrity, transparency, and dedicated client service.
POSITION SUMMARY
Hi Accounting is seeking a Tax Manager to join its tax division. The Tax Manager is primarily responsible for managing the client service experience and deliverables including income tax returns and research memos. The Tax Manager should be self-driven, passionate and client service focused – serving as a role model to junior staff.
The Tax Manager reports to the Senior Tax Manager of Hi Accounting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Technical
Manages the preparation of all types of tax returns.
Prepare complex tax returns.
Review, sign off on and file tax returns prepared by staff.
Sign tax returns.
Organize and hold client meetings to review tax returns and provide other tax planning and preparation related services.
Review of client’s general excise tax returns and/or other required government reporting if required.
Have an advanced understanding of business entity structure for tax preparation and planning purposes.
Commit to continuing education of new and changing tax laws and policies.
Provide guidance on proposed and enacted tax legislation, keeping abreast of tax law changes to manage risk and identify potential planning opportunities.
Review tax source documents needed to properly support all types of tax returns.
Prioritizes work and communicates with clients on the status of their projects.
Client Service
Deliver best-in-class customer service to clients and employees at all times, with an emphasis on being proactive, responsive, professional, and accurate.
Understands client’s business and industry and establishes a full understanding of client’s service needs.
Serve as the primary liaison with client personnel; ensure client deadlines are being met and manage client expectations regarding deliverables, budgets and timelines.
Develops relationships with client and takes part in client events.
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with client’s employees, and co-workers to promote a quality service image.
Business Development
Actively develops new business and serves as an integral part of prospect work.
Identify tax planning opportunities for clients and promote other company services to clients that would help them in their business.
Practice Management
Able to manage the new client implementation process including preparing a proposal for services, setting a budget and assigning return to team.
Conducts and supervises new client interviews and develops a scope-of-work proposal and engagement letter. Sets engagement budgets.
Ability to manage a large number of clients and client projects.
Deadline driven and completes tasks in a timely manner.
Review time spent on projects and approve final invoice amount for project.
Assist in implementation and monitoring of performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction.
Staff Management
Integral part of ensuring team members are staying on task and work is assigned accordingly.
Teach tax professionals company policies & procedures for preparing tax work papers and all types of tax returns.
Track and record time accurately. Review time recorded by staff to ensure project remains on budget.
Complete performance evaluations for junior team members and be an integral part of their goals and career growth.
Participate in education/training programs to foster staff development/growth and appropriate…
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