Senior Tax Manager, CPA
At a glance
Senior Tax role at CKH Group. Atlanta · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $78,844–$155,750.
CKH Group has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Lead tax preparers and planners, then review and sign federal and state filings, estimated payments, and annual reports
- Spot tax issues and contribute to planning for individual, trust, and business returns
- Improve how client work gets done, and manage special projects assigned by leadership
- Coach tax associates and senior associates, while overseeing IRS audit work
- Build repeatable steps for bringing acquired tax firms into the practice and serving clients by segment
What you bring
- An active CPA license and a degree in accounting, finance, economics, or another listed field
- At least eight years preparing federal individual and business returns in public accounting, including S-Corps or partnerships
- Five or more years managing staff, with a record of helping associates develop
- Experience with complex individual, trust, or partnership returns, plus intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills
Who this fits
This senior management role suits a CPA who can lead and develop tax staff while handling complex preparation, compliance, and planning work. The position is based in Atlanta.
From the employer
Description:
CKH is seeking a Senior Manager, Tax Practitioner who is a talented CPA (Certified Public Accountant) with strong leadership values and an entrepreneurial mindset, who will contribute to the growth and direction of our dynamic tax team. As part of the management staff, you will partner with our tax team and leadership to develop and scale our domestic tax preparation, compliance, and tax planning offering.
We will trust you to:
- Lead a team of tax preparers and planners with varying degrees of experience.
- Coordinate, review, and sign state and federal tax returns, quarterly estimated payments, and annual report filings.
- Apply functional knowledge to understand potential tax issues and participate in tax planning.
- Perform process optimization analysis to determine the most efficient and effective means to execute upon client needs.
- Act as Project Manager for special projects at the request of the leadership.
- Manage, mentor, and train Tax Associates and Senior Tax Associates.
- Manage IRS audit processes.
- Develop and execute a scalable process for integrating acquired tax firms and applying a segmented client model to ensure an ideal client experience.
- Other job duties as defined.
Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
- Eight (8) or more years of experience preparing federal individual and business (S-Corp; Partnerships) tax returns with public account experience.
- Five (5) or more years of management experience, with the demonstrated ability to grow and develop associates.
- Experience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership).
- Good MS Office skills, Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
- Familiarity with accounting software packages: Quickbooks - Certified Pro Advisor, ADP Payroll, Ultratax
- Good communication skills with proactive, supportive and positive approach
- Active CPA License
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, vision & dental;
- Company contribution to 401k
- Experience in a wide range of accounting and financial services
- Friendly office made up of enthusiastic, multinational staff
- Continuous improvement & training.
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