Tax Director - Sacramento, CA, United States - Cameron Craig Group

Description

Well established and highly profitable regional CPA firm has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry.

Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, we continue to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year.

The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolvement.

Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the A&A Department with larger clients.
Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
Assumes tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns.

Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Senior Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.

Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms' clients.
Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
Maintains 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 in recruiting, performance evaluations, development training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.

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

Accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
Possesses a complete knowledge of the firms' 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.

Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners.
Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners.
Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
Promotes the most efficient operations of the Firm and supports compliance guidelines in managing others.
Demonstrated knowledge of current tax laws. Prefer experience with both SEC and privately held clients from numerous industries, including complex tax provision experience.
Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs.
Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines. Responsible for the development, coaching and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.

Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.

Participates in reviews and evaluations of the tax department.

Minimum of seven to ten years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.

At least two (2) years experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
Bachelor's degree in accounting required, Master's degree in taxation preferred.
Apply Unless noted above, applicants MUST be authorized to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship. We do not provide relocation assistance for those living outside the continental US.