KLR is ranked as one of the Top 100 accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. It operates eight offices in Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, China and Switzerland and has more than 300 professionals. KLR is one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in New England and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for 18 consecutive years.Due to growth we are seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join our team.As a key member of our Tax Team, the Manager will utilize his/her technical skills and educational background and apply expertise on a variety of engagements with clients of the Firm. This critical role in our growing Tax practice includes managing client relationships, performing technical tax work and managing staff. Our department is dedicated to assisting various clients with tax compliance and planning.Job Responsibilities
- Serve as client's trusted advisor, demonstrate knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team
- Review corporate tax returns, and assist in preparation of larger highly complex returns
- Preparation and review of corporate tax provisions, ASC 740
- Knowledge of corporate foreign tax compliance (Forms 5471, 5472's, GILTI)
- Act as a resource for tax staff and senior tax accountants.
- Perform tax research on related client issues.
- Become involved in tax planning for pass-through business clients and the individual taxpayer.
- Prepare BNA projections and become involved in planning for less complex clients.
- Assist accounting and auditing staff members in client meetings.
- Analyze IRS notices and drafts responses.
- Delegate work to tax staff and senior tax accountants and supervises work.
- Participate in tax department administrative projects.
- Act as director-in-charge for personal tax return clients.
- Act as key client contact person for smaller engagements.
- Bill clients and discusses fees with smaller clients.
- Contribute to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and attentive service.
- Establishes positive working relationships with all partners and staff members.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Master's degree in Taxation or related field preferred
- 6+ years of accounting experience prior experience in public accounting
- CPA, or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation is required
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing, both internally and externally
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Proficient use of applicable technology (ProFX Engagement and Axcess knowledge a plus)
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time with notice whenever possible, but not guaranteed.We are looking for a candidate to work full time. Normal hours are Monday through Friday 8:90 am to 5:30 pm with expected overtime during our peak season: February through April and sporadically through the rest of the year. These periods require increasing normal weekly hours, which includes weekends. BenefitsKLR offers a wide range of benefits including: health and dental insurance, paid time-off and a competitive retirement savings plan. We offer tuition assistance, in-house education programs and offer employees opportunities for community involvement.Come join a firm who has recently been recognized as a Best Place to Work for 18 years by the Providence Business Journal and voted as a Top 100 Firm in the country by Accounting Today!KLR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.