Tax Manager – Manufacturing

As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry, you know what matters most to clients:
Big thinking with a personal focus. You also know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth, work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, the opportunity to give and receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring, as well as learning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience them all at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years.

Schneider Downs understands the manufacturing industry at a regional, national and international perspective. From the issues our clients face at the production level up to management goals and strategies, our expertise allows us to provide big thinking to operational and technical solutions. Our Tax Advisory services include domestic and international tax compliance, state income and franchise tax, transfer pricing studies, research and development tax credits and IC-DISC planning.

Additionally, our experience in engineering-based cost segregation studies, state and local tax services, including nexus studies, as well as research and development (R&D) tax credits, provides manufacturers the expertise needed to run their businesses more effectively.

As a Tax Manager – Manufacturing
, you will provide tax consulting and compliance services, as well as oversee all aspects of the tax planning, preparation and review process for tax engagements. In this role, you will maintain relationships with a diverse client base in various industries and assist firm leadership in identifying new opportunities and obtaining new engagements. Internally, you will manage engagement economics and provide technical and leadership development to the tax team.

Schneider Downs has embraced the hybrid work model, so this role will have flexibility working from home, as well as in the office.

• Maintain and develop strong client relationships on various tax consulting/compliance engagements
• Manage engagement workflow, engagement team resources and engagement billing
• Work as part of a coordinated client service team approach, working with other practice units to provide industry knowledge and insight to clients in a variety of industries
• Review engagement profitability and prepare and analyze monthly billing for assigned engagements
• Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities
• Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues and tax implications
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and working knowledge of accounting and tax software
• Provide leadership, counseling and career guidance for the development and motivation of the engagement team
• Represent firm and build relationships by attending fundraisers, meetings with prospects/bankers, charitable events, professional organizations, etc.
• Work as a team on internal initiatives that promote firm growth, culture, technical tax content development and technological advances
• Stay informed of current and proposed tax legislation, communicating potential impacts to clients and assist with planning

• CPA, J.D., LL.M or Masters in Taxation
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience in tax is required
• Significant prior experience managing compliance and consulting engagements for clients in the manufacturing industry
• Ability to develop business and foster client relationships
• Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills
• Excellent writing, communication and tax research skills

• Competitive compensation
• Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begin on day one
• 20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance

Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.