Domestic Tax Manager at Doeren Mayhew in Grand Rapids, MI

Job description

• Doeren Mayhew is seeking a Tax Manager to join our Grand Rapids, MI office. The Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing the compliance process of Federal and State partnership, C- and S-corporations, and related individual and trust tax returns, as well as identifying and solving ancillary tax issues, annual tax planning and research, and providing guidance and leadership to staff members. The manager in this role will interact with clients on a regular basis while reporting to firm principals within our Domestic Tax Group.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation of complex tax returns including C-Corps, S-Corps, partnerships, individuals, trusts, estates, etc. for clients in a variety of industries
• Perform extensive tax research on complex tax issues
• Utilize analytical and decision-making skills to solve complex technical issues
• Maintain timely and accurate communication with team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables
• Review the work of staff involving individual and corporate federal and state income tax returns
• Train new employees on firm technology, processes and procedures
• Provide guidance/mentorship to staff and assist them in developing technical skills
• Build strong client relationships and ensure client needs are being met
• Participate in practice development to build network of referral sources
• Present new ideas and improvements to achieve firm and departmental goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Accounting/Taxation
• 5+ years of recent public accounting experience or related governmental experience
• CPA License or Enrolled Agent status
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in business and individual tax returns
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to make and support decisions regarding accounting and tax matters
• Ability to perform multiple engagements and meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor, lead, and train people and to adapt to different learning styles of others
• Located within commuting distance of Grand Rapids office
• CCH Axcess software experience helpful, but not required

Skills

Required

• CCH Axcess software (preferred)