Tax principal

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8+ years recent experience in public accounting, specialization with clients in a particular industry is helpful.

Must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position for at least 50% of the time.

Must be able to lift at least 20lbs– specific job duties may require additional lifting to move, transport, position and install equipment.

Frequently positions self to bend and lift packages.

Occasional moving & lifting of equipment; bending, lifting, climbing required to position self to maintain computers during engagements.

Person in position needs to occasionally move about the inside of the office to access machinery, cabinets, etc.

Person in position frequently communicates with individuals who have inquiries. Must be able to exchange information in these situations.

Ability to work in a high stress environment.

Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license are required including a clean driving record.

Minimum levels of auto insurance coverage are required.

Ability to travel locally, work overtime and weekends is required.

Ability to travel overnight or internationally may be required.

Tax Sr. Managers supervise engagements and assume full responsibility for tax compliance and various projects relative to assigned client engagements including preparation and/or review of corporate, partnership, and individual income tax returns; tax research and preparation of client memorandum, and preparation of quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments. Tax Sr. Managers have specific practice development goals to drive revenue and client management responsibilities.

Technical Make recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities lead review process Plan income tax items for budgeting and cash flow Monitor the effective tax rate, as well as quarterly and annual SEC financial statement tax related disclosures Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm’s standards and policies Review returns for individual, trust, partnership, corporate and foreign tax clients, including federal, foreign, state and local tax returns, estimated payments and extensions, and Federal and State tax audits Research and consult on various tax matters; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities Determine appropriate tax objectives, scope and methodology and actively participate in decision making with client’s management to understand the broader impact of current decisions Lead and plan tax engagements Manage activities of staff assigned to engagement Provide thorough and effective in review of staff work product while providing constructive feedback and identifying staff developmental needs Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of clients and prepares financial reports concerning operating procedures Handle of periodic projects (assisting with billing, special analysis requested by Partners, etc) Use technical skills to develop meaningful, management advisory items Regularly leverage available technology and other resources to maximize technical application to project.

Staff Development Delegates and manages the work of consultants in practice; monitors/maintains morale of engagement Conduct performance reviews and contribute to feedback for staff; follow up with staff relative to career development objectives/plan Identifies needs for practice resources and recruits the right staff giving consideration to technical competencies and culture Ensures appropriate distribution of projects to facilitate staff development while achieving project objectives and economic goals Ensures integration of individual career development plans with the practice plan Coaches others to be effective in developing staff Mentors staff in the development of their relationships with clients Identifies, attracts and develops staff to provide necessary skills and competencies to serve clients Providing appropriate and timely performance feedback to those supervised Effectively conducts staff career planning sessions Provides balanced feedback to clients and staff Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting, retaining and training other consultants/ professionals.

Practice Development Engages in client expansion and cross-serving with meaningful fees sold goal; recognizes importance of lead generation Review and lead proposals and engagement letter development Syndicates ideas and services to other practice developers Facilitates the development of practice development skills of others Understands Practice Development as team effort and is able to meaningfully orchestrate opportunities Solicits client referrals and converts referrals into Practice Development opportunities Presents new services to potential clients Develops a personal marketing plan Proactively defines client relationships that best meet the objectives of both the client and P&M Creates client champions for Plante & Moran Increasing level and types of services to clients Initiating “cross selling” business; demonstrates knowledge of firm services relevant to this client Begins to develop a wider understanding of client’s business outside the scope of engagement by engaging with clients about how they are responding to current business trends and risks in their industry and see how we can help Builds a relationship with client decision-makers where ideas and new service offerings can be discussed Asks client for referrals to other business owners/decision makers Engages the client in conversation about business plan and strategy and identifies opportunities for involvement Begins to develops personal relationships with third parties associated with the client (e.g. banker, attorney, vendor, etc.) to facilitate referrals Introduces P&M staff in service lines which would benefit the client, including colleague partnering Coaches all P&M team members on cross serving skills and creates learning opportunities Establishes and monitors performance measurement metrics consistent with career development and practice plans Interacts with other practice areas including but not limited to audit, tax, and other management consulting service groups Enables and promotes the development of new practices.

Practice Management Analyzes budgets/time summaries for planning and billing purposes; leads billing activities; responsible for realization goals Ability to work within budgetary and time constraints while providing a high-level of client satisfaction Responsible for practice economics including production, realization, billing and collection Satisfies internal reporting requirements Manages multiple projects; deals fluidly and effectively with multiple client relationships Leads and conducts practice activities in a manner that is consistent with and promotes Firm values Exhibits attitudes and behaviors that recognize responsibility for the P&M team as a whole Coordinates appropriate resources, both across and outside the organization, to deliver valued services and business results to new and existing clients Anticipating and addressing client concerns and escalating problems as they arise Actively manages a portfolio of decision makers in ways that create referrals and references. Knows the strengths, weaknesses and strategies of our competition and how to effectively position the firm to secure and retain business with existing and new clients. Proactively advises clients on issues outside of contracted projects Ensures that appropriate technical reviews occur on projects in a timely and effective manner Helps staff connect activities to broader firm objectives Creates and nurtures a climate that is consistent with and reinforces the Firm’s values Assumes ultimate responsibility for team dynamics and interpersonal relationships Ensuring professional development through ongoing education and obtaining additional certifications as appropriate Balances specific expertise/specialization with broader advisory capabilities Consistently challenges own level of expertise and seeks opportunities to improve.

Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, consolidated federal tax returns, partnership returns, and combined state tax returns.

Focus efforts on key client staff to effectively meet and exceed the client needs/expectations Enjoy complex and challenging project work and willing to work on a variety of strategic, financial, and operational projects Knowledge of automated accounting systems Principles of supervision and project management Think analytically to respond to complex inquiries Understand and apply tax regulations Ability to identify and resolve tax issues Assist in the efforts to manage day to day activities of the engagement and effectively meet and exceed the client needs and expectations Enjoy complex and challenging project work and willing to work on a variety of strategic, financial, and operational projects Highly motivated and take ownership of personal and professional growth and development Ability to successfully prioritize and handle multiple tasks Ability to successfully interact with clients and other professionals to effectively deliver quality professional services to clients Client service orientation combined with creative problem solving skills; strong written and oral communication skills; the ability to work effectively as part of a team, yet function well with independent responsibilities.

Due to the nature of the client engagements, staff members will be required to have updated immunizations to work onsite at healthcare client locations.

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Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

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The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $$

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