Senior Manager - Tax

Overview

It’s more than just numbers. Miller Kaplan is a different kind of CPA firm; we believe in building a legacy—yours. We want to give our clients the very best, and we understand that begins with helping our employees be their best through professional mentorship, life-work integration, and a sense of community. That starts with you!

• Act as coach and mentor to all employees in the Tax department.
• Handle onboarding, training, discipline, and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the department.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the Tax department.

• Assist with staff training for new hires and ongoing staff training. Train, mentor, and provide direction to staff, including time management, general supervision, and guidance.
• Conduct business development efforts, including, but not limited to, meeting with prospective clients, preparing fee quotes and proposals, and evaluating client’s needs.
• Conduct complex tax research and keep up with current laws, possessing sound knowledge of the latest tax laws.
• Communicate directly with existing clients, colleagues, management, and federal & state taxing authorities regarding various tax matters.
• Delegate projects to Associates & Senior Associates and provide accounting and tax assistance.
• Recognize, anticipate, and resolve tax issues; make recommendations to Partners.
• Respond to IRS and state agency audits, inquiries, and tax notices.
• Review complex gift tax and estate tax returns.
• Review complex U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for individuals and business entities, C-corporations, S-corporations, Partnerships, Fiduciary, and Non-Profit Organizations.
• Take direction and report to the Partners of the Tax department.
• Ability to work the required overtime hours during busy season.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, or related field.
• CPA or Bar certification.
• Eight+ years Public Accounting experience with a tax focus.

• Master’s degree in accounting, taxation, or related field.
• Significant supervisory experience.

• Competence with tax compliance and research software, including GoSystems, or other software.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Detail orientated and ability to multi-task, possesses excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Display sounds business and professional judgment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of self-motivation and self-investment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Works well under pressure and client deadlines.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Requirement to come into the office 1-3 days a week.

• Competitive Salary:
  We value your dedication and hard work. We offer a competitive salary of $145,000 - $180,000 per year for this role.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Start with 20 days and watch it grow, plus 2 extra days annually for managers.
• Comprehensive Healthcare:
  Medical options include HMO, PPO, HDHP, with fully covered dental and vision for you.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts:
  Manage healthcare expenses conveniently with a benefits debit card.
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

• Hybrid & Remote Flexibility:
  Work-life balance matters! Enjoy flexibility based on your role.
• Insurance Benefits:
  Basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
• Dependent Care and Pet Insurance:
  Covering loved ones, furry or not, with flexible spending accounts and pet insurance.
• Bereavement Paid Time Off:
  Time to grieve and heal without work worries.
• Sabbatical and Personal Leave Options:
  Recharge and refocus with time off for personal needs.
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