Job Description
Are you a seasoned tax professional looking to lead strategy at a top-tier financial firm? Apex Financial Solutions is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to oversee complex tax planning, compliance, and multi-jurisdictional reporting for our diverse client portfolio. You will be the primary advisor for high-net-worth individuals and corporate entities, driving value through innovative tax structuring.
This role offers high visibility, professional growth, and the opportunity to shape the tax department of a rapidly growing industry leader.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive tax strategies to minimize liability for corporate and private clients.
- Manage end-to-end tax compliance processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
- Lead and mentor a team of tax associates, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous professional development.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for tax audits and regulatory inquiries, providing expert defense and documentation.
- Identify opportunities for tax incentives and credits to optimize client financial health.
- Review complex tax returns for partnerships, C-corps, and S-corps with a focus on high-stakes accuracy.
- Stay abreast of evolving tax legislation to provide proactive advisory services to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s in Taxation (MST) highly preferred.
- Current CPA license is required.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in corporate tax or public accounting (Big 4 background preferred).
- Deep proficiency in tax research software (CCH, Checkpoint) and advanced MS Excel modeling.
- Demonstrated expertise in multi-state tax compliance and international tax provisions.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a proven track record of managing high-performing teams.
- Superior communication skills, capable of explaining complex tax concepts to non-financial stakeholders.