Tax Manager 1

Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager and/or Tax Manager II, the Tax Manager I is responsible for serving as a leader in the tax department and ensuring accurate and timely processing of tax returns for the Firm by completing a final review of all returns, a detail review of some returns, managing workflow, and assisting the Senior Tax Managers and/or Tax Manager II and planning teams as needed.

1. Manage the daily workflow of tasks for their assigned clients

1. Complete final review of all tax returns and detail reviews of some tax returns prior to sending to planning team and/or client

1. Oversee assigned Tax Admin Specialist for team

1. Provide weekly updates to the Senior Manager and/or Tax Manager II regarding overall performance

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   Work closely with Senior Tax Managers and/or Tax Manager II to prepare for each tax season

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   Work closely with Tax Seniors, Tax Manager II and/or Senior Tax Managers to address questions/concerns from the planning teams

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   Partner with Planners to ensure a seamless workflow between departments

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   Create and present tax training materials alongside Tax Manager II, Senior Tax Managers and Senior Tax Research Manager

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   Work closely with Senior Tax Research Manager, Tax Manager II and Senior Tax Managers to address research projects, staff training materials & staff training events

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   Mentor Tax Seniors on professional development within the tax department

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   Act as an active participant in the recruiting process (review resumes and interview candidates)

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   Log IRS and State correspondences; delegate accordingly to the proper department/person

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   Work closely with Administrative Team to ensure the proper processing/releasing of Tax Returns and various tasks 

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   Work with Tax Onboarding team to ensure proper training is being provided

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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