Chattanooga, Tennessee
Tax Manager Job Opening in Chattanooga, Tennessee - Job Summary
Our client, a 40-year old Chattanooga-based accounting firm, proudly provides unparalleled accounting, auditing and tax services to Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
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. In this role, Tax Manager is charged with applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues, and recognizing, communicating potential risks and potential changes in the tax policy and making top-level decisions regarding filing, preparation and resolution of questions from federal / state agencies. In addition, the Tax Manager will be critical member of the office / region leadership team and actively participate in the marketing, networking and business development within an area of expertise and specialization while maintaining client relationships and acting as the primary contact for complex questions.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or other relevant field required
Masters degree in Accounting beneficial
Experience:
More than five (5) years of prior public accounting experience
Prior supervisory experience required
:
CPA certification strongly preferred
Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role beneficial
Software:
Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat
Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA Proficient in all tax compliance process software including GoFileRoom, ProSystem fx, ProSystem Depreciation Software, or comparable programs and standard tax workpapers
Other Knowledge, Skills Abilities:
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively delegate work as needed
Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills
Capacity to work well in a team environment
Capable of developing and managing a team of tax professionals
Ability to compose written tax advice
Capable of effectively developing and maintaining client relationships
Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients
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