Tax Manager

IFG - Pittsburgh is actively recruiting a Tax Manager. The Tax Manager is the liaison between the partner, the client, and the professional staff. Managers are responsible for managing multiple tax projects simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing, and coordinating workflow.  Tax Managers develop and train staff and make associations to develop new business.  The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring the firm complies with tax law on all tax returns prepared and maintaining awareness of any new tax legislation.  The tax manager is also responsible for reviewing and occasionally preparing more complex tax returns.  He/she ensures that any tax paid by clients is the legal minimum by applying appropriate tax planning strategies.

Responsibilities of the Tax Manager
 

• Supervise a team of seniors, staff and interns
• Perform technical review of all client engagement types, of any complexity
• Manage and/or delegate governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities
• Participate actively in client meetings and planning efforts
• Assume client service responsibility and work directly with clients
• Assume full responsibility for all engagements and delegate to staff as deemed necessary
• Keep partner informed of all important developments on engagements; analyze problems and recommend solutions
• Maintain familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; review staff assignments for appropriateness
• Work to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, interviewing, coaching, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs
• Act as a resource for tax preparers on specific tax issues and/or questions
• Be an active participating member of the firm's management team
• Participate in internal educational programs as an instructor or discussion leader
• Participate in firm initiatives that promote a positive working environment and vibrant culture
• Understand and embrace the importance of the firm's Core Values and their role in the success of the business
• Attend firm leadership meetings, assist in development of business plans and strategy
• Communicate important accounting and tax developments affecting the firm's clients
• Maintain knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax/accounting or other legislation that could affect the business climate

Requirements of the Tax Manager
 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Master's degree in accounting. A Bachelor's or Advanced degree in another
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or MBA/MBT
• Minimum of six years' experience in public accounting
• Current CPA or EA license is preferred.  If not yet obtained, will need to agree to obtain within 18-24 months of start date
• Minimum of one year experience supervising and directing work or staff
• Work history that demonstrates a progression in complexity, scope, and number of projects and clients managed
• Advanced proficiency in accounting and tax software programs
• Possession of strong communication and organization skills

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please contact your IFG Partner or Clayton Juth at 412-539-1434 x230 for additional details and confidential consideration. Additional opportunities can be viewed at www.IFG-Global.com.

ABOUT IFG

IFG Pittsburgh is a specialized firm focused on Finance, Accounting, Audit and Tax recruiting and staffing since 2005. We understand that our clients require qualified, experienced professionals for permanent/full-time opportunities, as well as, staffing for the execution of "just-in-time", short term special projects and interim/transitional staffing challenges. We place tremendous value on understanding the unique strengths and desires of the professionals we partner with and the specific needs and requirements of our clients who have trusted us with their human capital recruiting.