Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Summary

Hamil, Lehman & England, PC is seeking a Tax Manager to join our team. We are a CPA firm located in Fort Wayne, Indiana specializing in accounting, taxation, and consulting needs for individuals and small to medium size companies. Our focus is on providing exceptional personal service to our clients.

Position Description

The Tax Manager will lead and manage multiple operations of the tax practice area to deliver quality tax services. This person will serve as a business adviser to clients to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertise. This position is an excellent fit for a client service orientated professional seeking an opportunity within a growing firm.

Specific Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within appropriate filing dates

• Prepare and review federal and state individual income, gift tax, and estate returns

• Prepare federal and multi-state income tax returns for S-Corporations, C-Corporations, Partnerships, and Non-Profit Organizations

• Respond to IRS and state agency audits, inquiries, and tax notices

• Conduct tax research and prepare memorandum outlining findings and conclusions

• Communicate directly with existing clients, colleagues, management and IRS representatives regarding various tax matters

• Manage staff accountants, provide feedback to them, and evaluate their progress, offer guidance and direction

• Build relationships and interact with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertise

• Provide innovative tax planning and review income tax returns

• Identify and mitigate tax risks

• Engage in consulting and special projects as requested

• Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices

• Manage and coordinate tax audits

• Enhance existing client relationships and actively seek to develop new relationships with potential clients and referral sources that would be beneficial to the firm

• Assist in firm administrative functions as assigned by partners

• Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients

Qualifications and Competencies

• CPA Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Master’s degree in Taxation

• 3-7 years of proven experience in Public Accounting, focused on tax

• Excellent knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns

• Superior oral and written communication skills

• Knowledge of tax software and Microsoft Office

• Good at meeting deadlines and solving problems

• Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships

• Strong leadership and personnel management skills

• Analytical skills with high detail orientation

• Experience in managing a small team, delegating work, managing performance and compliance of team members

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

• Health insurance, dental and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 401k plan with company match

• Bonus opportunities

• Paid time off, paid holidays

• Professional incentives, including paid continuing education

• Employee incentives, including meals during tax season

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to cengland@hlecpa.com. No phone calls, please.