Tax Manager

Manager – Gould Killian CPA Group, PA

Location: In-person, Asheville, NC

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Firm Overview:

Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. is a full-service accounting firm that provides excellent client service with a high-level of technical expertise and attention to detail. We have about 55 professional and administrative staff that collaborate across three offices in Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard.  The Firm operates with integrity and professionalism, which are outlined in our Core Values, while providing a work environment that nurtures professional development and curiosity.

Position Overview:

Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. is seeking a manager with a history of excellent client service, communication, and technical proficiency. In addition to technical expertise, the Firm is seeking a manager with experience reviewing staff work and delegating work to staff members.  

Job Duties:

Job Management:  

• Take full responsibility for assigned engagements, ensuring work performed by engagement staff meets Firm quality control standards, is performed timely and within budget.
• Communicate with  partners about the progress of the assigned engagements and the performance of staff
• Review and take responsibility for all directed staff accountants’ work, both in terms of accuracy and timeliness of completion
• Review the work of others not only for clerical accuracy, but also to evaluate positions taken in the treatment of items and the implications to the client

Staff Training & Development:

• Train staff through both review notes and hands-on training, when needed. 
• Participate in the GK Mentor Program and recommend training and development opportunities for staff
• Assist in the evaluations of staff as requested by a partner or the Employee Success & Training Coordinator

Technical Expertise:

• Perform high-level planning functions for client work and recommend actions to be taken
• Display a high degree of technical and professional competence including keeping current on new developments and the communication of such to staff
• Develop areas of specialty and expertise

Client Service

• Represent the firm at client meetings, either with or without a partner or  with outside parties, if requested (i.e.  taxing authorities and banks)
• Represent the firm in meetings with prospective clients
• Maintain ongoing contact with existing clients throughout the year to determine new services to be offered

Professional Development 

• Work overtime as needed throughout the year
• Take a leadership role amongst Senior Staff, join firm committees as requested and participate in firm administration

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, including  in-person, phone, and written communications
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex financial data and draw reasonable conclusions
• Demonstrate professionalism, both in your appearance and bearing
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all clients and the firm business
• Follow firm procedures and comply with firm policies as outlined in the employee manual

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field required, Master’s degree encouraged
• Active CPA license
• At least 5 years’ experience in public accounting or a related field, with at least 2 years of experience supervising staff and reviewing their work

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Group Health Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Plan (HSA)
  • Quarterly Firm contribution for eligible employees
• Medical Reimbursement Plan (MRP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employer Matching for eligible employees
  • Discretionary Profit-Sharing plan contributions
• Access to Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses and in-house training to develop your technical skills and meet your certification requirements

*This is not an exhaustive list of benefits provided by the Firm. Any benefits listed here are subject to change based on management decisions.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000