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At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Tax Manager to join our Lead Tax Services team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives on leading multiple client service teams, managing complex projects, and providing innovative tax solutions. As a key member of our Lead Tax group, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, a mentor to staff and managers, and a thought leader to the partner group. This position offers the opportunity to influence firm strategy while building long-term client relationships and driving excellence in service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee multiple client service teams, managing projects effectively and efficiently, including billing and accounts receivable responsibilities
Review federal and state income tax returns for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and individual clients
Develop and maintain strong client relationships by delivering exceptional service and anticipating client needs
Provide forward-thinking tax planning strategies, compliance expertise, and technical tax research
Prepare and review detailed technical tax memoranda
Identify and manage risks associated with tax services to ensure compliance and protect client and firm interests
Mentor and develop staff and managers, providing regular feedback and conducting both formal and informal performance evaluations
Serve as a resource and thought partner to the leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and client service excellence
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation or LLM strongly preferred
Active CPA license required
Minimum of 8 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or a corporate/public blend
Proven success in engagement and client management, with a track record of growing and sustaining client relationships
Strong technical expertise in federal and state taxation, including Subchapter C and provision experience; Subchapter K experience preferred
Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills
Demonstrated leadership experience, with a passion for mentoring, developing, and guiding high-performing teams
We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $106,500.00 - $267,500.00 per year.Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!
More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Crowe LLP does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.
Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban-the-Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable.
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