Tax Senior Manager - Partnerships

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There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.Our Private Equity Portfolio Company practice serves both partnership and corporate companies, the majority of which are owned by Private Equity Funds.  This particular role offers the opportunity to join the Partnership Tax team, a high-performing, high-growth team that advises clients on their tax strategy and compliance obligations using both industry and technical expertise with our cross-functional teams, especially our Financial Services team.  

Our professionals help to guide their clients through M&A transactions and capital account analysis, all while delivering digitally-enabled services in conjunction with our world-class tax technology  your important role as Tax Senior Manager with RSM, you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around three core concepts Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development.

Responsibilities:

Advise clients on a full range of partnership tax services, including planning, research, compliance, allocations, and general transactional activities

Assist with new business development, extended service, and tax issue recognition for existing clients

Develop, motivate, and train staff level team members

Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value quality tax advice and seek to expand services to clients and develop and sustain strong client relationships

Keep up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards

Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach

May have people leadership responsibilities

Provide detailed review and analysis of complex tax returns Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm Serve as the Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients Advise clients on a full spectrum of tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities

Assist with new business development, extended service, and tax issue recognition for existing clients

Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or business-related field

One of the following is required: active CPA license in the state of residence; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; active Attorney license; or a pre-approved alternative certification that meets RSM requirements

Must have at least 10 years of corporate federal tax compliance and tax consulting experience pertaining to planning, research and general mergers and acquisitions activities

Experience in public accounting with at least 8 of those years focusing on partnership taxation

Experience with one or more of the following: S-Corps or Partnerships/LLCs Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required

Preferred Qualifications:

A proven record of building profitable, sustainable…