Tax Manager - Houston, TX

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Manager for their tax department. We are a Top 100 CPA firm and have been a continuous entity since 1918.

• Acts as a supervisor to ensure client work is performed within time, scope, and budget.
• Sees the big picture for the client’s business, objectives, and industry and thinks creatively to solve business problems and manage team conflict.
• Manages engagement and client expectations, ensures satisfaction, and communicates upward.
• Builds and maintains client relationships through direct contact at appropriate levels of the organization on assigned engagements; consistently provides timely response to client and internal requests.
• Assesses problem/issue materiality and interprets the implications for the client; understands the client’s tolerance for risk.
• Leads client meetings.
• Builds knowledge of the firm’s services and effectively presents ideas to clients that result in additional services.
• Researches and reviews work papers for book‑to‑tax differences.
• Applies relevant tax law to particular clients and circumstances.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and applies tax planning concepts.
• Maintains a strong understanding of tax codes, regulations, rulings, and case law.
• Recognizes industry trends and the potential opportunities for savings and risk reduction applicable to the client’s business and tax burden.
• Reviews research findings, tax returns, and client tax work papers to ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards and determines the best course of action for the client.
• Understands and follows all firm policies, AICPA ethics rules, Circular 230, 6694, and other professional standards.
• Seeks business development opportunities through new or existing contacts.
• Understands the firm’s business model, how it generates profit, and acts quickly to capitalize on opportunities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Undergraduate degree required;
  Master’s preferred.
• CPA required.
• 4+ years of tax experience is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of tax code, rules, and implications.
• Experience preparing returns and researching complex tax issues.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

In addition to on‑the‑job training, you will also attend industry‑specific training. We also provide many hours of cutting‑edge technology training each year.

Highly competitive with a signing bonus.

At M&J, we don’t ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life.

Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins – you are an integral part of our team, working with like‑minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic, and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment is where employees are eager to succeed. Your voice matters at M&J and we continually listen to the company and its employees.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Accounting

Houston, TX