Tax Manager Dealership

Job Title: Tax Manager - Dealership

Locations: Columbus OH, Pittsburg PA, Mclean VA, Detroit MI and Indianapolis IA

Job Type: Fulltime

Salary: $140K - $160K

As a Tax Manager Dealership, you will provide tax consulting and compliance services, as well as oversee all aspects of the tax planning, preparation and review process for tax engagements. In this role, you will have an understanding of automotive operations including by department and back office of the dealership. Internally, you will manage engagement economics and provide technical and leadership development to the tax team.

WHAT YOU LL DO

• Maintain and develop strong client relationships on various tax consulting/compliance engagements
• Manage engagement workflow, engagement team resources and engagement billing
• Work as part of a coordinated client service team approach, working with other practice units to provide industry knowledge and insight to clients in a variety of industries
• Review engagement profitability and prepare and analyze monthly billing for assigned engagements
• Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities
• Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues and tax implications
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and working knowledge of accounting and tax software
• Provide leadership, counseling and career guidance for the development and motivation of the engagement team
• Represent firm and build relationships by attending fundraisers, meetings with prospects/bankers, charitable events, professional organizations, etc.
• Work as a team on internal initiatives that promote firm growth, culture, technical tax content development and technological advances
• Stay informed of current and proposed tax legislation, communicating potential impacts to clients and assist with planning

WHAT YOU LL NEED

• CPA, J.D., LL.M or Masters in Taxation
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience in tax is required
• Experience managing compliance and consulting engagements for clients in the automotive / dealership industry, or individuals with significant pass-through experience who are willing to learn a new industry
• Ability to develop business and foster client relationships
• Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills
• Excellent writing, communication and tax research skills