What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at Blue and Company?
Tax Manager- Central Indiana
Ready to work at a Top 60 CPA Firm? Blue has been named as a “Best Place to Work” in Indiana and Kentucky, and “Best Employer” in Ohio. At Blue, you are a person, not a number, and a valued member of the team. We take pride in fostering a great culture, providing competitive salaries- including 401k match and generous PTO, flexible work environments, health and well-being benefits, and engaging you in our award-winning, in-house professional development programs. At Blue, we truly value the development of ALL employees and encourage them to bring their true authentic selves to work.
At Blue, our professionals embody more than just technical skills. Here is what you would do in the role of Tax Manager:
- Listen carefully to clients. Our clients consider us their trusted advisors. They have problems to solve and come to us for help. Understand their needs and seek to understand the root of their issues.
- Build relationships with clients. Talk to clients and get to know them. We value words as much as we value numbers, and it is through engaged conversations you will come to learn what is important to a client. We are looking for individuals willing to engage in conversation beyond tax matters.
- Find solutions. You are the client’s advisor and as such you own the matter on which you are working. Sometimes you will have the answer. Sometimes you will have to research it. Other times you will need to seek guidance from other people in the firm. Your role is to make sure the client has the answer they need.
- Collaborate with directors, managers, and staff throughout the firm to advance firm initiatives.
- Continually learn and become a subject matter expert in your area(s) of interest.
- Plan, schedule and manage all aspects of tax engagements.
- Review individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returns prepared by staff and seniors.
- Training and mentoring Staff and Senior Accountants.
- Control your own destiny – whatever your path, there is a place for you at Blue.
Here are the qualifications you should bring to the table:
- A genuine interest in helping clients and coworkers.
- A desire to solve unique and challenging problems.
- A drive to continually learn.
- CPA designation required.
- 5 years of relevant tax experience in a similar public accounting firm position.
- Proven financial, analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent client service and demonstrated business development skills.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage engagements, prioritize engagements and supervise/motivate staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Employer may be open to sponsorship for this position. Blue is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
