AVP, Tax Services

This is the working management team and/or advanced specialist level in the professional tax accountant series. Incumbents in this class exercise a high degree of independent judgment on diverse and specialized projects and have significant accountability and ongoing decision-making associated with their work. This class reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for directing overall departmental administration, as well as the day-to-day operations of various tax accountant(s) & tax processor(s). Incumbent is an “independent credentialed accountant” primarily managing assigned client relationships and supporting CEO with special projects as necessary.

Job Duties for AVP, Tax Services:

This position works independently within our operations department and is an integral part of managing our clients and team members. You will work alongside a team of like-minded individuals managing the following day to day responsibilities:

• Manage 1-6 team members

• Assist senior management in reaching strategic business objectives

• Accurately prepare & supervise individual (1040) and business tax returns (1120, 1120S, 1065) and associated schedules and financial statements with minimal supervision

• Serve as a liaison between senior management and client management/ operations

• Interact with business owners, providing them high-level insights and advanced analysis on their business’s financials and performance

• Present timely reports to clients & Lighthouse Accounting Group Executive Leadership for review

• Ability to reconcile tax returns to books and records

• Ability to complete back work projects in an efficient, timely manner

• Serve clients a subject matter expert for all issues relevant to services offered by Lighthouse Accounting Group

Qualifications for AVP, Tax Services:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA)

• Minimum of 6 years experience in accounting or related field

• QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• BS/MS in accounting or related field

Gets You To The Top Of The List:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

• Cloud-based accounting experience

• Public accounting experience

• Business sales tax experience

Compensation:

• Starting $95,000.00- $175,000.00 DOE performance bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Collaborative team-based work environment (remote possible)

• Career path and advancement opportunities - company policy of promoting from within