Tax Manager (CPA preferred)

FlexStaff is seeking a Tax Manager to join our client’s team, a leading consumer goods company. This position is a permanent, direct-hire role, 100% onsite in Nassau County. 

This person will be responsible for the company's tax compliance, tax planning and accounting for income taxes.  Candidates must have experience with planning for pass-through entities designed for high-net-worth individuals and experience with closely held entities.  Research skills in corporate, individual, and state taxes is strongly desired. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be current with tax legislation.
• Research skills in corporate, individual, and state taxes
• Responsible for completion of federal and state income tax returns including all related analysis and support
• Responsible for audits of federal and state tax income tax and state and local filings
• Conduct tax planning
• Liaison with operating management on tax issues and accounting staff on tax accounting issues
• Ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place over accounting for income taxes
• Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on tax projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Master’s degree in taxation preferred
• CPA preferred
• Knowledge of S Corp returns 
• Experience with corporate and individual tax returns
• Must be current with tax legislation.
• Research skills in corporate, individual, and state taxes
• Compliance experience preferred
• Audit experience preferred but not required
• Seven or more years of related tax consulting experience
• Experience with Partnership and Trust returns
• Estate and Gift Tax returns preferred