Urgent Search Tax Manager

About the Role:

As a US Tax Manager, you will play a key role in expanding our tax outsourcing services, specifically targeting CPA firms across the United States. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this role. You will be responsible for building and leading a team of tax professionals who are well-versed in U.S. business and individual tax regulations, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery to our clients.

Responsibilities:

- Review corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns
- Oversee the calculation and analysis of proprietary tax strategies for clients
- Develop relationships with staff
- Ensure that Seniors and Staff are up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
- Provide both leadership and supervision to Tax Seniors and Staff
- Actively participate in US Corporate Tax training modules and on-the-job training
- Prepare simple, straightforward Business or Individual Income Tax Returns
- Prepare Form 1040 federal tax return and state tax returns
- Thoroughly review documents and apply any changes in tax rates or laws for US tax return preparation
- Identify technical issues on engagements and bring them to the lead for resolution
- Transfer income, expenses, assets, and liabilities into a tax return format to ensure accurate Book-to-Tax Reconciliation
- Navigate Tax Technology used for tax returns
- Prepare US (Federal/State) Corporate and Partnership tax returns (Form 1120/1065, etc.)
- Prepare US International compliance tax forms (Form 5471/8858/8865, etc.)
- Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance
- Utilize available tax technical resources to enhance US tax knowledge
- Keep up-to-date with technical developments for the business area
- Self-review deliverables before handing them to Senior/Assistant Manager
- Maintain attention to detail, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively
- Respect and maintain confidentiality of client, staff, and firm information
- Contribute to team discussions and share knowledge for group benefit
- Understand assignment instructions and apply them as directed; seek guidance when needed
- Understand personal and team roles based on responsibilities and objectives
- Ensure client KPIs are consistently met in terms of quality and budgets, minimizing escalations
- Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within timeframes
- Build relationships and interact with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting, and expertise
- Provide innovative tax planning and review complex income tax returns
- Identify and mitigate tax risks
- Manage tax provision and compliance processes
- Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices
- Demonstrate team ownership and drive
- Research and understand potential tax regulations and participate in modelling different scenarios
- Possess strong tax operational background and project management skills
- Communicate and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders/service providers
- Provide guidance and coaching to team members
- Manage team development and performance
- Support cross-selling and client acquisition for the firm
- Drive process improvement, automation, and technology implementation

Qualifications:

- 6+ years of experience in US Individual or Federal Tax – Corporate, Partnership, Private Wealth, and Trust – Forms 1120, 1065, 1040, 1041
- Enrolled Agent or other appropriate certification (or currently pursuing)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field
- Prior Big 4 or equivalent experience
- Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- Experience managing projects/clients including scheduling, budgeting, client correspondence, and strong technology/research skills
- Software skills in CCH and UltraTax (preferred)

Preferred Skills:

- Understanding of US accounting principles, IRS regulations, GAAP, and US GAAP
- Ability to multi-task tax engagements, track status across engagements, and drive completion

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