Posted 2mo ago

Tax Manager – Construction

@ Schneider Downs
Pittsburgh or Columbus
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Maintain client relationships, Manage engagement workflow, Provide leadership to engagement team
Requirements Summary:CPA/JD/LL.M or Masters in Taxation; minimum five years public accounting tax experience; construction industry tax experience; strong leadership and client relations.
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As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry,
you know what matters most to clients: Big thinking with a personal focus. You
also know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth,
work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, the
opportunity to give and receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring, as well as
learning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience them
all at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders
for over 65 years. Start building a career with people motivated to help you
succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.

Schneider Downs’ construction industry group is committed to bringing big thinking and personal focus to help our clients solve the growing list of complex business and accounting problems facing the construction industry. Our team provides strategic and practical solutions for our construction clients in all facets of their business including, but not limited to, voluntary disclosure agreements, cost capitalization deferral techniques, estate planning for business owners, research and development credits and keyman retention and incentives. Our clients include all sizes and types of construction firms, ranging from general contractors to heavy-highway to a host of specialty contractors. We also serve family-owned entities and private equity firms with venture capital investors or local, regional and global public ownership.

As a Tax Manager – Construction, you will provide tax consulting and compliance services, as well as oversee all aspects of the tax planning, preparation and review process for tax engagements. In this role, you will maintain relationships with a diverse client base in various industries and assist firm leadership in identifying new opportunities and obtaining new engagements. Internally, you will manage engagement economics and provide technical and leadership development to the tax team.

We understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we've embraced a hybrid work model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home as well as in the office.

Learn more about what it’s like working at Schneider Downs here: https://tinyurl.com/2c84x2tf

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Maintain and develop strong client relationships on various tax consulting/compliance engagements
  • Manage engagement workflow, engagement team resources and engagement billing
  • Work as part of a coordinated client service team approach, working with other practice units to provide industry knowledge and insight to clients in a variety of industries
  • Review engagement profitability and prepare and analyze monthly billing for assigned engagements
  • Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities
  • Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues and tax implications
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills and working knowledge of accounting and tax software
  • Provide leadership, counseling and career guidance for the development and motivation of the engagement team
  • Represent firm and build relationships by attending fundraisers, meetings with prospects/bankers, charitable events, professional organizations, etc.
  • Work as a team on internal initiatives that promote firm growth, culture, technical tax content development and technological advances
  • Stay informed of current and proposed tax legislation, communicating potential impacts to clients and assist with planning

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • CPA, J.D., LL.M or Masters in Taxation
  • Minimum of five years of public accounting experience in tax is required
  • Significant prior experience managing compliance and consulting engagements for clients in the construction industry
  • Ability to develop business and foster client relationships
  • Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills
  • Excellent writing, communication and tax research skills






WHERE CULTURE COUNTS
At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s
our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to
retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work
environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.

ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST
- Competitive compensation
- Insurance, including health, dental, and vision,
that begin on day one
- 20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
- Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and
winter breaks
- Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer
time
- 401(k) plans and profit sharing
- CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and
pet insurance

A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS
Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We
believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.