Senior Tax Manager - Kilmer & Associates

Senior Tax Manager - Kilmer & Associates

Kilmer & Associates is a respected accounting and advisory firm based in Winchester, Virginia, providing tax, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, audit, valuation, and business consulting services to individuals, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses throughout the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding region. Since its founding in 1998, the firm has earned a reputation for delivering personalized financial guidance, responsive client service, and practical solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients.

By combining deep technical expertise with a relationship-driven approach, Kilmer & Associates has become one of the leading accounting firms in the Winchester area.

In 2024, Kilmer & Associates joined Archer Lewis as part of the organization's national growth strategy, becoming one of several established regional firms integrated into the Archer Lewis alternative practice structure. Through this partnership, Kilmer & Associates continues to provide the trusted, local service and hands-on client relationships that have defined the firm for decades while benefiting from expanded national resources, operational support, and access to a broader network of professionals and specialized expertise.

The Senior Tax Manager is a leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of the tax function, including compliance, reporting, planning, and strategy. This role involves managing complex client engagements or corporate tax operations, driving business growth, and providing expert technical guidance to a team of tax professionals. The ideal candidate possesses deep tax expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and high-value clients.

• Provide strategic direction for the tax department or practice area
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a large team of tax professionals (managers, seniors, staff), managing performance, resource allocation, and talent retention.

• Serve as the final reviewer and subject matter expert for highly complex federal, state, local, and international tax returns (corporate, partnership, and individual etc.)
• Ensure strict compliance with applicable tax laws, GAAP/IFRS standards, and internal control policies.

• Develop and implement sophisticated tax planning strategies that minimize liabilities and maximize tax efficiency.
• Provide high-level advisory services to clients or senior management on complex transactions, restructurings, regulatory developments
• Prepare Complex Tax Returns
• Including but limited to corporate, partnership, and individual filings, particularly in high risk or specialized situations.
• Maintain direct involvement in tax preparation to support workload demands, deadlines, and quality control initiatives. Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate completion of all tax compliance deliverables.

• Lead efforts in identifying new business opportunities, developing proposals, and expanding existing client relationships within the tax advisory space.

Education

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• CPA certification is mandatory for this leadership level role.
• Master's in taxation (MTax) is strongly preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of 8+years of progressive tax experience, with significant time spent management or supervisory capacity, ideally within a large public accounting firm or a corporate tax department of large multinational company.
• Minimum of 3+ years of demonstrated leadership and people management experience, with a proven ability to develop, motivate, and lead high-performing teams.

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in tax law and reporting requirements.
• Strong proficiency with enterprise level tax technology platforms such as (CCH Axcess, ONESOURCE, SAP Tax) and advanced data analysis tools.

Soft Skills

• Leadership & Influence:
  Exceptional leadership abilities with strong presentation, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Business Acumen:
  Demonstrated sound business judgment, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a proven ability to manage profitable engagements or departmental operations.
• Communication:
  Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to high value clients and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• 7 Company‑Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to transition to a hybrid work arrangement after training is completed.
• Base salary of $$120,000–$155,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

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