Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, FL

In-House

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

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Job Title: Senior Manager, Accounting Methods

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Manager in Accounting Methods is responsible for optimizing federal tax accounting methods for companies. This includes handling IRC 263(A) capitalization, depreciation accounting methods, expense acceleration, and revenue deferral. The role is part of the company's Specialized Tax Services (STS) business, which focuses on helping companies comply with federal, state, and international tax laws. The position involves identifying federal tax benefits and correcting federal tax exposures for public and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, architecture/engineering services, and consumer products.

Key responsibilities include:

Research:
- Identifying situations that require research and conducting investigations on relevant topics.
- Confirming the accuracy of facts and sources.
- Preparing studies on tax implications and outlining alternative actions for clients.
- Composing research memos to support projects and transactions.
- Developing presentations for marketing and sales opportunities.

Tax Compliance:
- Ensuring clients comply with applicable authorities.
- Identifying options to minimize client tax and reporting burdens.
- Communicating risks associated with "gray areas" to partners.
- Completing workpapers and tax return forms.
- Meeting firm risk management and tax quality control standards.
- Communicating with clients and relevant personnel regarding any issues.

Tax Consulting:
- Developing and implementing solutions for maximum tax benefits for clients.
- Staying informed of new developments affecting clients' tax accounting methods.
- Identifying and assisting in maximizing tax accounting methods benefits.
- Identifying process improvements in documentation and support of STS Accounting Methods.

Tax Controversy:
- Representing clients before tax authorities.
- Responding to inquiries from federal and state tax authorities.

Tax Specialization:
- Developing an understanding of technical and practical issues regarding tax accounting methods.
- Identifying client opportunities and issues related to tax specializations other than accounting methods.

Strategy Development:
- Developing strategies to advance the position of clients and the firm.
- Suggesting marketing approaches for new client acquisition.

Marketing and Business Development:
- Exhibiting thought leadership in Tax Accounting Methods.
- Working with partners and managers to develop and execute marketing plans.
- Building effective go-to-market strategies.
- Preparing and delivering presentations to pitch service capabilities.
- Preparing proposals, statements of work, and engagement letters.
- Researching tax topics related to transfer pricing.
- Drafting tax alerts and creating presentation slides.
- Preparing training materials and presenting to internal audiences.
- Working on special projects to develop the practice and improve processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervising and reviewing the work of Senior Associates and Associates.
- Ensuring team members are well trained in required areas.
- Evaluating performance and assisting in professional development.
- Delivering performance feedback and conducting evaluations.
- Acting as a Career Advisor to team members.

Education and Experience Information:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance preferred.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Juris Doctorate (.) preferred.

Experience:
- Seven or more years of federal tax client service experience required.
- Prior experience supervising tax consulting professionals required.
- Experience with accounting methods, preparing/reviewing tax provisions, corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships preferred.

License/Certifications:
- CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a . jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (EA) required.

Software:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word preferred.
- Experience with tax-related software and research databases such as Caseware and GoSystems preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge in tax accounting methods commensurate with experience level.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Superior analytical and research skills.
- Solid organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage a team and delegate work.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with personnel and clients.
- Executive presence and ability to act as primary ,500
- Maryland Range: $99,750 - $262,500
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $99,750 - $262,500
- Washington DC Range: $99,750 - $262,500

About Us:
The company offers a career where work is impactful, and individuality is valued. The culture focuses on making meaningful connections, curiosity, and making a positive difference. The company's purpose is to help people thrive every day, delivering exceptional outcomes for people, clients, and communities. As an ESOP company, employees have a stake in the company's success, enhancing financial well-being through beneficial ownership. The company provides assurance, tax, and advisory services across the . and globally, committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders. The company values diversity, ingenuity, resilience, and sustainability, offering Total Rewards beyond traditional benefits.