Manager Tax - Energy

Job Summary: Manage tax compliance, clients, employees and various tax projects through all related phases of the tax process with minimal supervision. Tax work will consist of the oil and gas industry.

• Lead by example; actively live out and promote the firms core values HT3 and service standards.
• Obtain expertise in a specialized area, with a demonstrated general understanding of all areas of taxation
• Consult with clients on tax and general business issues
• Gain understanding of client goals and objectives and vigorously pursue tax and business solutions as a client advocate
• Manage client contacts and organize communications with complex clients
• Prepare complex returns with minimal supervision
• Independently complete complex tasks through to completion
• Complete a full analysis and investigation of client needs prior to representing the client to the Internal Revenue Services.
• Supervise and train tax seniors, staff and interns to ensure accurate and timely completion of tax work
• Process and review moderately complex returns
• Participate in department and Firm administration
• Assist in niche development activities as needed.
• Promote a proprietary interest in the Firm and clients
• Be an effective communicator and team player
• Define self-expectations through the performance process and assist in development of senior and staff expectations
• Effectively manage hours associated with project and client budgets
• Maintain and expand knowledge of tax law through review of periodicals and participation in required Firm continuing education meetings
• Attendance and participation in advanced tax training
• Develop personal marketing plans and personal client list to meet annual revenue goal
• Participation in professional, business and community organizations in order to advance the profession
• Expected level of chargeable time is 1,400 1500 hours, within the context of 2,250-hour year
• Adhere to the Firms quality control standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited college
• CPA in the practicing state or in the process of obtaining a transfer
• Minimum of five (5) years public accounting experience
• Strong technical, research, organizational and analytical skills
• Previous experience using paperless tax software
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and other software applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Possess the ability to successfully work within and meet scheduled deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee will regularly be required to sit, stand, reach, walk, drive, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.