Tax Manager

PKF Texas is seeking a Tax Manager. This position will have responsibilities in the oversight of enterprise tax compliance engagements, tax planning, and tax provisions for public and private clients.  Engagements include but are not limited to the following: corporate taxation and consolidated returns; S-Corporation taxation; Partnership taxation; high net worth individuals; and general multistate income/franchise tax matters.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for leadership, learning and career advancement to the right candidate. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects while effectively controlling time and expenses.
• Provide and develop tax planning techniques for clients while addressing client needs.
• Seek new opportunities from existing and potential clients with recommendations for appropriate additional services.
• Communicate and interact closely with the client’s advisors, such as attorneys and financial managers.
• Recognize complex technical issues and perform research reaching appropriate conclusions and applying authority to support conclusions.
• Prepare tax memorandums on technical issues.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions; identify and document uncertain tax positions.
• Assist clients with management of federal and state tax audits and negotiate tax positions.
• Organize, prioritize and effectively meet deadlines in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Schedule and manager engagement team resources.
• Supervise staff and seniors and provide them with leadership, counseling and career guidance.
• Possess a strong background in engagement management and know how to manage all aspects of client accounts.
• Participate in mentoring, training, recruiting, retention and team-building activities.
• Present internal and external training and seminars on technical issues.