PKF Texas is seeking a Tax Manager. This position will have responsibilities in the oversight of enterprise tax compliance engagements, tax planning, and tax provisions for public and private clients. Engagements include but are not limited to the following: corporate taxation and consolidated returns; S-Corporation taxation; Partnership taxation; high net worth individuals; and general multi-state income/franchise tax matters.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for leadership, learning and career advancement to the right candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects while effectively controlling time and expenses.
• Provide and develop tax planning techniques for clients while addressing client needs.
• Seek new opportunities from existing and potential clients with recommendations for appropriate additional services.
• Communicate and interact closely with the client’s advisors, such as attorneys and financial managers.
• Recognize complex technical issues and perform research reaching appropriate conclusions and applying authority to support conclusions.
• Prepare tax memorandums on technical issues.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions; identify and document uncertain tax positions.
• Assist clients with management of federal and state tax audits and negotiate tax positions.
• Organize, prioritize and effectively meet deadlines in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Schedule and manager engagement team resources.
• Supervise staff and seniors and provide them with leadership, counseling and career guidance.
• Possess a strong background in engagement management and know how to manage all aspects of client accounts.
• Participate in mentoring, training, recruiting, retention and team-building activities.
• Present internal and external training and seminars on technical issues.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of public accounting compliance and advisory skills.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Advanced degree preferable. Degrees need to be from an accredited college/university.
• CPA certification required or other professional certification relevant to specialized services areas.
• Experience with tax preparation and research software required – Go Systems, BNA Income Tax Planner, GoFileRoom and Checkpoint desired.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to reason and effectively multi-task. Strong communication skills with the ability to apply understanding to carry out and to give instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Hands on experience with review and preparation of all forms and schedules related to individuals, corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, consolidated, and state returns.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and tax compliance and consulting.
• Experience with inbound and outbound transaction consulting, multi-national corporation experience, transfer pricing, foreign tax credit utilization, and tax minimization is preferred.
• Strong research and compliance skills.
• Demonstrated experience in building, interfacing and managing clientele base.
• Excellent supervisory, organizational, problem solving, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills.
• Excellent project management and presentation skills.

Perks/Benefits:

We are proud to be recognized as one of the top workplaces in our industry. In fact, it’s our employees themselves who say our company is a great place to work. Ask Anyone! Some of the great benefits our
employees enjoy include:

• Competitive wages
• Generous benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) and discretionary profit sharing
• Free covered parking
• Free, onsite fitness center
• Very generous PTO/paid holidays
• Sustainable work-life balance and flexibility
• Dress for your day attire
• Anniversary cash program
• PKF swag and much more!