Core Tax Manager

GHJ is looking for a Core Tax Manager

Summary of Role: Our Tax Practice, comprised of over 100 professionals with post-graduate degrees and Big Four experience, is expanding its pass-through entity and private equity tax practice. This position will lead the preparation and review of complex federal, state, and local tax returns, providing sophisticated tax advice to privately-held businesses and ensuring the highest quality, timely delivery of all client work.

• The efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients’ tax returns, personally or through supervision of others.
• Performing technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and responding to any governmental tax examinations.
• Assuming full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegating tasks to preparers as needed.
• Delegating, managing, and performing tax research projects to produce accurate results.
• Participating actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts with the Auditing and Accounting Department for larger clients.
• Acting as a resource for tax preparers and A&A staff on specific tax issues and questions.
• Coordinating with M&A, SALT, and ITS tax specialty teams on projects to deliver accurate products.
• Assisting and supervising tax preparers with more complex business returns.
• Assuming client service responsibility for the clients the tax manager works directly with or for whom responsibility is delegated from the partner.
• Communicating important tax developments to appropriate firm personnel.
• Maintaining familiarity with staff qualifications and reviewing assignments for appropriateness.
• Developing responsible, trained staff through recruiting, performance evaluation, training aids, and instruction in professional development programs.
• Ensuring smooth flow of tax returns through the preparation system, guaranteeing accurate, complete, and timely delivery.
• Possessing complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and opinions on tax matters.
• Staying informed of general economic and political trends that could affect tax legislation.
• Participating in practice development efforts via referral sources and community activities.
• Managing engagement profitability, including billings and collections.
• Participating in firm committees and management meetings.
• Proficiency in computer tax preparation, research, and planning software programs.
• Ability to operate a computer and calculator.
• Willingness to participate in the firm’s mentoring program.
• Performing such other duties as assigned.

• Participation in a career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field, and CPA certification.
• 5+ years of experience in tax at a public accounting firm or equivalent.
• Master’s in Taxation or a J.D. highly preferred for a tax management position.
• Minimum of 40 hours of continuing education annually to maintain and develop technical and business skills.

Salary Range: $135,000 - $160,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co‑workers.