Tax Manager

Job Description

DeLeon & Stang is a professional services firm focused on helping clients succeed in every meaningful way—from complying with relevant tax laws to optimizing their core business processes. For 40 years, the team at D&S has created a company culture that is centered on professional expertise, but while providing a fun & flexible workplace that offers our team room for endless growth and development opportunities.

We are seeking a Tax Manager with 5 plus years’ experience in technical tax competencies for preparing various returns, federal tax compliance, planning and consulting at a public accounting firm. This individual will be responsible for managing multiple tax engagements and delivering quality client service. This position has significant growth potential, requires strong technical ability combined with good interpersonal communication skills to deliver quality service for our clients.

Experience assisting businesses with tax and consulting matters or government contracting experience is a plus. CPA license required.

The position would be based in‑office at our Leesburg or Frederick office locations, or could be a hybrid split in office.

• Develop a book of business and expand personal production (managed business, new business, and personal billings) according to individual performance plan.
• Manage staff workflow, delegate work to staff and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the firm's policies.
• Provide technical tax support for the staff and other team members, as a resource to all.
• Prepare personal, corporate, estate, and trust tax returns, including more complex cases.
• Review all tax returns.
• Oversee the completion of tax compliance and filing deadlines for the manager’s responsible client list.
• Take ownership of multiple engagements and understand the significance of operational effectiveness and firm profitability.
• Manage client expectations. Understand clients current and long‑term business objectives and exhibit a strong understanding of how specific transactions impact their business.
• Analyze client needs and proactively propose solutions focusing on delivering value‑added services.
• Manage client relationships as the point of contact for the manager’s responsible client list providing distinctive client service through accessibility and proactive interaction.
• Manage the budget for compliance projects and assure efficient completion of tasks by the staff.
• Proactive communications with clients.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of an area or specialty.
• Provide feedback, establish goals, and create career paths for all staff levels.
• Maintain mastery of and help others develop effective work paper techniques and correct documentation skills, an understanding of firm and department administrative procedures and processes, and the use of software.
• Display leadership beyond immediate workgroup by proactively participating in firm initiatives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills leading to productivity and positive results.
• Maintain client relationships and business expansion and development.
• Prepare invoices and assist with collections for the manager’s responsible client list.
• Administrative responsibilities in a predetermined area (systems, training, policy and procedures, recruiting, etc.).
• Monitor, cultivate, educate existing staff, and recruit new talent.
• Maintain business relationships in the industry and other related business associations with the goal of creating a brand name for D&S and growing their book of business.
• Continue to develop industry specialization(s) and expertise in a chosen field(s).

• Possess time management and organization skills.
• Demonstrate industry expertise and technical knowledge.
• Manage/mentor staff and assist with recruitment and training of other tax department personnel.
• Develop an entrepreneurial approach to client service and develop good working relationships with client personnel.
• Maintain contacts with peers, develop a network of business contacts, meet with prospective clients, and cultivate referrals.
• Attend professional development and training sessions to keep up‑to‑date with regulatory and industry changes and to meet your individual CPE plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or another related program.
• Advanced degree (generally a law degree or a master’s in taxation) is strongly desired.
• CPA certification.
• At least 5+ years of recent relevant public accounting, tax, and review experience (experience with trusts is a plus).
• At least 3+ years of management experience and the ability to lead and develop professional staff.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and tax software programs (Thomson Reuters software, Ultratax, Quick Books, etc. preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and prioritize work.