Leads complex tax engagements and strategic advisory services for construction clients, including contractors, developers, and related entities. Oversees multi-state compliance, long-term contract accounting, entity structuring, tax planning, client relationships, engagement quality, profitability, and business development. Mentors tax professionals, supports practice growth, and advises business owners and executives on tax-saving opportunities and emerging legislation.
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At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.
People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
As a Senior Tax Manager, you will lead key client relationships within Wipfli's Construction Practice, delivering strategic tax and business advisory services while helping drive practice growth. This role combines deep technical expertise, leadership, and business development to create meaningful impact for clients, team members, and the firm.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Amanda Feltner, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!
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Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected]
"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Offers of employment by "Wipfli" are made by and through Wipfli Advisory LLC.
At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.
People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
As a Senior Tax Manager, you will lead key client relationships within Wipfli's Construction Practice, delivering strategic tax and business advisory services while helping drive practice growth. This role combines deep technical expertise, leadership, and business development to create meaningful impact for clients, team members, and the firm.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to construction clients, providing strategic tax planning, consulting, and business advisory services.
- Lead complex tax engagements for contractors, developers, and related entities, including multi-state compliance, long-term contract accounting, and entity structuring.
- Proactively identify tax-saving opportunities and provide guidance on emerging tax legislation and industry trends.
- Manage and expand key client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnership.
- Drive business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities, participating in industry networking, and supporting proposal and prospect activities.
- Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions that address clients' business and tax needs.
- Provide oversight of engagement quality, risk management, profitability, and timely delivery.
- Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and staff while fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
- Contribute to practice growth initiatives, talent development, and the overall success of Wipfli's Construction Practice.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA required.
- 10+ years of public accounting tax experience, including significant experience serving construction industry clients.
- Strong technical expertise in construction accounting, pass-through taxation, long-term contract accounting, and multi-state taxation.
- Proven ability to manage complex client relationships and serve as a strategic advisor to business owners and executives.
- Demonstrated success developing talent, leading teams, and driving client and practice growth.
- Strong communication, leadership, and business development skills.
Amanda Feltner, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!
#LI-AF1 #LI-Hybrid
Additional Details:
Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected]
"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Offers of employment by "Wipfli" are made by and through Wipfli Advisory LLC.
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