Assurance SEC Partner - Mayfield, United States - Marcum Search

Description

Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits.

There's a lot to think about when it comes to launching your career.

At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

At Marcum, eligible associates receive

a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan.

Marcum LLP is seeking a

Tax Manager

to join our team in

Northeast Ohio . This position requires an entrepreneurial professional with a passion for exemplary client service.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient and accurate, complete and timely preparation of all clients' tax returns. Assists partner, Principal and/or Senior Manager in making decisions on tax situations. Responsible for tax compliance, tax consulting, project/task management and engagement management.

Develops a thorough understanding of all tax, audit and consulting services provided by the firm, links this understanding to potential client needs and identifies opportunities to expand the scope of current engagements through identification of client needs and requirements.

Develops long-term relationships, and networks both internally and externally.

Essential Functions

Practice Management

Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.

Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing & Accounting department with larger clients.

Acts as a resource for tax

preparers/specialists

and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.

Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate tax authorities.

Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to ensure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients' tax returns.

Business Development

Identifies opportunities to expand the scope of current engagements through identification of client needs.

Technical Knowledge

Performs technical tax review and final approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.

Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax developments affecting the firm's clients.

Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.

Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.

Practice Skills

Works with partners, Principals and Senior Managers to develop practical and effective tax strategies for clients.

Makes effective use of firm resources to complete a project and manage multiple client projects.

Client Development

Assumes client service responsibility for clients, the tax manager works directly with clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner, Principal and/or Senior Manager.

Develops a professional relationship with the client and serves as the main point-of-contact to the client and ensures the client is fully informed of engagement progress.

Leadership/Staff Development

Maintains a familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.

Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.

Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.

Education & Experience Required

Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major required. Master's degree in Taxation or equivalent experience.

Current and valid CPA license or equivalent required.

Member in good standing with AICPA required.

Proficiency with MS Office suite of products as well as tax preparation, compliance & research software. Experience with ASC 740 highly desired.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope and research.

At least two years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.

At least one year of experience supervising and directing the work of others

Excellent project management, tax research and writing skills.

Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Dedication to teamwork and leadership.

Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required.

Integrity within a professional environment.

Other Responsibilities

Prepares other reports and projects as requested.

Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners.

Participates in the firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.

Working Conditions

Frequent same day travel for work at client's offices, meetings and seminars using a personal vehicle.

Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings or seminars using personal vehicle.

Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January to April 15; may be in excess of 55 hours per week.

Only applicants of interest will be contacted.

For more information about the position, please send an email to

with " Assurance Partner"

in the Subject Line, or use the link to apply directly to the role

Marcum LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marcum LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.

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