Tax Manager
Job Summary
Job Title: Tax Manager
Location: St. Louis, MO (On-site/Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax engagements, manage client relationships, and oversee a team of tax professionals. The ideal candidate will have strong public accounting experience, technical tax expertise, and the leadership skills to manage multiple projects while delivering high-quality client service.
Responsibilities
• Review and oversee the preparation of tax returns, including:
• Corporate
• Partnership
• Individual
• Trust & Estate
• Gift Tax
• Private Foundation
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies and year-end tax projections.
• Research complex tax issues and support tax return positions.
• Manage multiple tax engagements, project schedules, and filing deadlines.
• Supervise, mentor, and train tax staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a trusted advisor.
• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with tax regulations.
• Improve accounting and tax processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with partners and team members to ensure timely project completion.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
Qualifications
• Bachelor''''s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA license required.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Experience reviewing Corporate, Partnership, Individual, Trust & Estate, Gift Tax, and Private Foundation tax returns.
• Experience with tax planning, tax research, and year-end tax projections.
• Previous leadership experience managing tax professionals and client engagements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced public accounting environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements.
• Strong client relationship management skills.