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Whitley Penn · 14 hours ago

Tax Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Whitley Penn is a leading CPA and Consulting firm seeking a Tax Manager to join their Houston team. The Tax Manager will be responsible for the efficient and accurate preparation of client assignments, managing multiple tax projects, and developing associates while ensuring compliance with tax laws.

AccountingProfessional Services

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for all phases of engagements, including supervision of associates, managing client satisfaction and planning, scheduling and staffing, using firm policies and procedures

Identify and research technical issues to assure compliance with federal, state and local tax laws and regulations

Ensure that financial statements, tax returns and other deliverables are prepared in accordance with professional and firm standards

Review and/or prepare various types of complex tax returns; perform technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity

Review and/or prepare 1120, 1120S, 1040, 1065, 990, 990PF, 706, and 1041 tax returns

Delegate and manage governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities

Serve clients in a consultative role with an emphasis on exceptional client service and identification of value-added services; proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements

Own and monitor client relationship over the entire engagement process; communicate progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to client

Qualification

CPA certificationPublic Accounting experienceTax law knowledgeOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsClient relationship managementRisk assessmentLeadership skills

Required

5+ years of Public Accounting experience

CPA certification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

A professional appearance, demeanor, and positive attitude

Extensive knowledge of Internal Revenue Code and other tax laws, regulations, and guidance with the ability to research and apply theory and experience to individual circumstances

Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple engagements and projects, simultaneously

Ability to assess, analyze and manage risk using appropriate frameworks, professional judgment, and skepticism

Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing; actively listens and clearly communicates ideas and information

Ability to lead and work respectfully and productively with diverse individuals in a variety of roles