The Senior Tax Manager will oversee complex tax compliance for consolidated C corporations and partnerships, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic CPA firm.
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Tax Manager to join their dynamic team.
Position Responsibilities:
- Consolidated C corporation compliance. Form 1120 consolidated returns, intercompany eliminations, SRLY, Section 382 ownership change analysis, and consolidated return basics under the 1502 regulations.
- Partnership compliance. Form 1065 for PE operating partnerships, including tiered structures, Section 704(b) and 704(c) allocations, Section 743(b) step ups, and K 1 reporting to PE sponsors and blockers.
- PE deal and transaction tax. Transaction cost analysis, 338(h)(10) and 336(e) elections, Form 8594 purchase price allocation, earnout and escrow treatment, rollover equity, and post-acquisition integration.
- Multistate compliance. Apportionment, combined and unitary filings, nexus analysis, state addbacks, and state NOL tracking post M&A.
- Current hot topics. Section 163(j) interest limitation, Section 174 and 174A capitalization and recovery options under OBBBA, bonus depreciation, and GILTI and FDII at a working level.
- ASC 740. Provision review, deferred tax, valuation allowance analysis, and return to provision coordination with client controllers and auditors.
- GoSystems. Proficient in GoSystems for consolidated C corporation returns. CCH Axcess experience is not a substitute.
Technical requirements
This is a review and sign off level role, not a learning role. The candidate must be fluent in the following areas:
Qualifications:
- Senior Manager level. Approximately 8 to 12 years of public accounting experience
- CPA required
- Direct experience managing PE backed clients is essential, not preferred. Background can be in consolidated C corp portfolio companies, PE operating partnerships, or a mix of both
- Prior experience working alongside in house Directors of Tax and engaging with client side tax leadership as a peer
- Location flexible
Managerial Profile:
- Able to run a senior engagement team, review complex consolidated returns at a sign off level, and own workflow and delivery for multiple six figure accounts simultaneously
- Confident and polished to manage direct relationships with in house Directors of Tax, who expect technical precision, responsiveness, and proactive advisory, not compliance delivery alone
- Track record of developing and mentoring managers and staff
- Executive presence to represent Aprio credibly on demanding, high expectation engagements
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
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