Tax Manager / Public Accounting

Growing Firm AGGRESSIVELY looking for a Tax Manager with a CPA to join our team. Ideally, someone with partner potential. We are looking for a tax and accounting expert to manage and facilitate the accurate preparation and filing of client's state and federal tax forms. The ideal candidate is a team player who Responsibilities for Tax Manager Facilitate and manage the preparation and review business, personal, and trust federal and state tax returns and the accurate, timely filing of all tax forms. Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in Firm tax procedures. Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary federal and state taxes. Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process. Manage and facilitate IRS and state income tax audits: preparing responses, creating schedules, etc. Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the tax team and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation. Provide support with special tax related projects. Review tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections. Manage and mentor members of tax team to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement. Qualifications for Tax Manager Extensive individual/corporate/partnership tax knowledge Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong knowledge of tax code, compliance and procedures for corporations. Familiarity with U.S. federal, state and local reporting requirements. Strong experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements. Strong ability to utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks and the tasks of other tax team members. Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders and communicate the benefits of tax initiatives. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. We are looking for a candidate with 5+ years of experience in a tax manager or public accountant role. Candidates should have a current CPA license. The Tax Manager must be proficient with the following software/tools:Strong skills and experience with Word, Outlook, Excel, QuickBooks. Experience with UltraTax / LaCerte / Checkpoint is Preferred. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work from home Experience: Tax experience: 5 years (Required) License/Certification: CPA (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Roseland, NJ 07068