Tax Manager

Description

Are you looking for a great place to continue growing your career? At SEK, you will find just that, especially if you are…

Technically Skilled: Possesses deep expertise in tax laws and compliance.

Empathetic & Empowering Leader : Mentors and develops team members while understanding team challenges and fostering a positive work environment.

Proactive & Strategic: Anticipates tax planning opportunities and collaborates with clients to develop strategies that align with their business goals and initiatives.

Client-Centered: Builds long-term relationships as a trusted advisor, delivering value that goes beyond compliance.

Growth-Oriented: Seeks development opportunities personally, within the firm and their clients.

  

We are seeking an experience Tax Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role you will play a pivotal role in overseeing tax planning and preparation functions, providing expert guidance to clients, and leading a team of professionals. This role reports directly to the Partner. 

A Day in the Life of a Tax Manager... 

• Oversee Multiple Tax Engagements: Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Strategic Tax Planning: Provide high-level tax strategies and solutions for clients.
• Client Advisory & Business Development: Strengthen client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Final Review & Approval: Conduct final reviews of complex tax returns before partner sign-off.
• Firm Leadership & Development: Lead training initiatives and mentor tax professionals across levels.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax laws and mitigate risks for clients and the firm.
• Engagement Profitability & Growth: Optimize firm resources, budgets, and profitability of tax services.
• Represent the Firm Externally: Participate in networking events and professional organizations to enhance the firm’s presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax or Finance (or related degree). Master’s in taxation a plus.
• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum 6 years' blend of general and multi-state tax experience in public accounting, with recent experience at the manager level.
• Strong technical skills pertaining to tax preparation and review, tax compliance, agency correspondence and tax research.
• Client-focused with the ability to employ a consultative and client-focused approach.
• A demonstrated ability to self-direct and effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple engagements and tight deadlines.
• Ability to attract and develop profitable, sustainable client relationships.
• Experience effectively managing direct reports and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels.

Why should you join SEK?

Our firm offers team members an excellent career track along with a professional and growth-oriented work environment. We offer flexible schedules and reduced hours in the summer in order to support employee needs to balance their personal and work life. We value our community and offer paid time on the clock to volunteer. In addition, we strive to provide and maintain a positive work environment where each employee feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

SEK CPAs & Advisor Benefits & Perks:

• 4 weeks of PTO
• Flexible schedules (including half-day Fridays in the summer)
• Teleworking
• Dress for your day policy (jeans included)
• Culture of growth and opportunity
• 401k profit sharing plan
• Participation in a manager bonus pool
• Individual Medical Insurance covered by SEK

Check out SEK Team Member Benefits by going to: https://www.sek.com/careers 

About Us:

At SEK CPAs & Advisors, we don't just provide accounting services – we create value and foster trust. What over 60 years ago as a small, three-partner firm in Maryland has grown into one of the premier CPA and advisory firms in the area. With offices in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Chambersburg, Hanover, and York, PA, as well as Hagerstown, MD. The firm is proud to be built on a foundation of integrity, responsiveness, empowerment, quality of life, and community. 

We believe industry-focused, high-performing teams are essential to delivering high-quality and innovative solutions to our clients. Therefore, continuous learning, leadership development, and integrating work-life flexibility are critical components of our strategic plan. 

At SEK, successful client service experiences are achieved by providing multiple services, frequent and ongoing communication, and a forward-thinking approach, thereby becoming a trusted business advisor throughout the lifecycle of a business or organization.
 

EOE STATEMET - We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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