Tax Manager - Financial Services

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices - located in the fastest growing cities in the US - are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our Financial Services Practice group. This candidate will consult on complex tax matters and oversee the tax compliance process for financial institutions and financial services companies, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Tasks will include leading a team, advising, researching and identifying tax issues, recommending solutions to customer issues, and engagement management. The Tax Manager will delegate and manage tax assignments and perform administrative duties, as needed. The Tax Manager is responsible for training, supporting, supervising, motivating, developing, and reviewing the work of their engagement team.

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Responsibilities
Developing and sustaining excellent customer relationships in our markets
Performing a technical review of federal and state tax research, work papers, allocations, and tax returns
Reviewing and assisting with income tax accounting reporting
Being anticipatory and consulting on various tax matters
Actively communicating progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to customers
Collaborating cross-functionally within the firm to grow existing business and offer a variety of business solutions to customers and prospects
Facilitating economic performance of engagements, including billing and collections
Continuously improving specialty area knowledge and professional development
Coaching and developing team members to their maximum potential, providing ongoing feedback and development opportunities throughout the year
Developing and growing a business network with colleagues, referral relationships, potential customers, and external organizations to attract new business
Representing the firm in the business community and being active within professional organizations
Promoting a culture of engagement, inclusion, and accountability for the organization's core values and competencies for the teams that you lead.
Setting and achieving stretch goals on a regular basis that increases your value and contribution to the organization
Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Law; Master's degree in Tax/LLM, preferred
5+ years of recent public accounting firm experience
Strong experience with corporate tax accounting, ASC 740 preferred
EA license or CPA certification, required
Leadership and project management skills
Excellent communication and networking acumen
Ability to manage and grow strong customer relationships
Experience with tax software and technology
Ability to multitask along with demonstration of commitment to continuous learning

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
That's right - all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being:
• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.

ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.