Are you ready for your next career move?
Are you looking
for a great learning environment in an outstanding mid-size firm with a variety
of clients? Do you want a challenging
and rewarding career while having great work-life integration
that includes flexible hybrid work schedules and optional compressed workweeks
during non-busy season months?
We're looking for great folks to be the next leaders of our firm. Start as a Tax Manager but envision yourself as a senior manager and even a partner one day, if that's your goal. Even if your end game isn't to become a partner, you will enjoy the variety and challenge of public accounting. At WBL, there'll always be a place for you.
WBL is different from other firms. We are committed to maintaining our success through organic growth. This strategy keeps the pace of growth steady and manageable while providing BIG opportunities for you! Join a firm that grows its future leaders from within.
Does this sound like you?
- You like to get to know
your clients and their businesses and bring them fresh ideas. Your mission
is to give them the best service possible.
- You
are a detailed-oriented person who does what you say you'll do.
- You're
a keen problem-solver with an inquiring mind. You're a lifelong learner
and learn quickly.
- You
enjoy leading and motivating individuals and teams; planning, directing
and supervising progress of staff, sr. staff & supervisors on tax
engagements; and training staff, sr. staff & supervisors
- You
are an expert juggler, able to keep many balls in the air without dropping
any.
- You
have experience with more than one of the following industries and like it
that way: manufacturing, distribution, software, technology, staffing,
non-profit private schools/associations/foundations, professional
services, high-net worth individuals.
- You
are proficient in corporate, partnership and individual taxation. . . .
you may even know a bit about international, SALT, estates & trusts.
- You
want to focus on tax planning, reviewing returns prepared by staff &
sr. staff, research projects and client interaction & client relationships.
- You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (master in taxation/MAcc with tax focus preferred), your CPA license and at least 4 years of tax experience with at least one year as a tax senior/supervisor
As a Tax Manager, you will be an integral part of a fun, close-knit team and will perform the following job duties:
- Plans, budgets, supervises, reviews and completes multiple client engagements/projects within budgetary and time constraints
- Obtains information for preparing tax returns, protests, briefs, technical memoranda, reports, etc., and interacts closely with clients to provide tax planning, consulting and compliance services
- Reviews complex tax returns prepared by other staff, sr. staff and supervisors and assists with resolution of issues
- Communicates with clients, Internal Revenue Service representatives and others
- Performs and manages tax research projects
- Informs partners of progress on engagements; brings recommended solutions to partner's attention for timely action
- Keeps abreast of latest developments in clients' industries as well as in tax guidance to anticipate and address client concerns
- Trains, develops, manages and evaluates staff; assists with attracting, developing, and retaining top talent
What's in it for you (WIIFY)?
- Flexible hybrid work schedules
- Early Fridays and optional
compressed workweeks during non-busy season months
- Maternity
& paternity leave and firm-paid childcare
- "Dress
for your day" dress code (i.e., casual attire)
- PTO
and firm-paid holidays including a "just for you" personal holiday &
paid community service day
- Awesome
compensation and healthcare benefits package
- 401k
Plan with firm match and profit sharing
- Annual
performance bonus, CPA exam bonus, service awards & spot awards
- Paid
professional development, coaching program and upward mobility
- Fantastic
career in public accounting — one that integrates into your personal
lifestyle
- Direct
access and support from partners and managers
- Genuinely
nice people to work with — a true team!