Tax Senior Manager

Overview

 

Tax Senior Manager

 

At MGO we believe that human care comes first. Only when our talent thrives can they deliver their very best to our clients. We are honored to serve agents of change in culture-shaping industries – including cannabis, sports and entertainment, technology and state and local government. We stay at the forefront by empowering the next generation of talent: rising leaders full of big ideas, passionate energy, and purpose to effect real change. Our inclusive culture, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements are designed to motivate and inspire our team members to build something special.

 

MGO is a top 50 CPA and advisory firm of 600+ professionals working remotely and in offices throughout the U.S. and India. Through frictionless digital tools, we address the local needs, and fuel the global ambitions, of clients in 97 countries. MGO is proud to be a “Best Place to Work” and is ranked as a leader by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting.

 

Summary:

The Tax Manager is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues

 

To sum up, the Manager role provides a unique opportunity for tax professionals to pursue their career in leading, working and managing end-to-end process of tax lifecycle for corporate clients, which helps them to shape their career to be all round tax professional.

 

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop brief understanding of day-to-day activities and transactions related to tax and tax accounting matters and make sure they are properly addressed
• Leading Managing and Holding People Accountable (LMA)
• Understands and assist in execution of growth strategies (research calls, pipeline management, COPs, etc.)
• Manage the engagement (job) project management, billing, ensures QC (technical) standards
• Takes care of the client (meets deadlines, timely communication)
• Develops engagement team (prepares seniors to the next level)

Essential Functions:

· Income Tax Provision – Prepare & review quarterly and annual tax provision for US GAAP & IFRS purposes.

· Lead the quarterly and annual tax provision audits under ASC740/IFRS

· Efficiently review & manage the tax return and related work papers

· Prepare and review estimated and extension tax payments and manage tax payment process.

· Prepare and review balance sheet tax account reconciliation, collect supporting documents and work with clients on reconciling items. Prepare and book rectification journal entries, where needed.

· Prepare and review journal entry package, return to provision entries, etc., and submit them for client’s approval.

· Effective at supervising and training staff to prepare income tax returns and the tax provisions

· Possesses a solid command of pertinent IRC sections and regulations

· Develop an expertise in responding to tax authority notices and client representation

· Oversee and supervise multiple engagements in progress simultaneously

· Manage client accounts including billing, fee analysis and new service development

· Provide effective feedback to mentors and supervisory, senior and staff accountants

· Ability to research complex tax matters and clearly communicate findings and recommendations

· Meet challenging client requirements and provide exceptional service

· Consistently display excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills

· Identify new business development opportunities and assist in growing existing client services

 

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; Master of Tax preferred

· Minimum 4 years of tax experience in a public accounting firm or related experience

· Licensed CPA required or J.D., LL.M, or EA required

· Proficient in corporate, individual and partnership taxation

· Previous experience supervising and training Staff and Seniors preferred

· Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

· Strong organizational techniques are required

· Must be highly motivated and experienced in managing multiple client engagements

· Must begin to attain visibility and recognition within their industry specialization

· Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)