Tax Manager (Ridgefield)

Tax ManagerReynolds + Rowella Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States (Hybrid)*No agency or recruiter submissions - direct applicants only*____________________________________________________________________________Due to Company growth, we are looking to expand our Management team and continue building for the Future! This is an excellent leadership opportunity to be part of an independent, successful, family-oriented Professional Services Firm that provides a healthy work/life balance, flexibility, and career growth. We have been named a Top Workplace by Hearst Media Group multiple years, recognized in Accounting Today as a Top Firm in New England, Inside Public Accounting Top 400 Firms, and Best of Accounting Award! With offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan CT, Reynolds + Rowella provides accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We're proud to be one of the few independent regional accounting firms in Fairfield County—offering the expertise and reach of a large firm with the personal touch of a close-knit team.Why work with Reynolds + Rowella? We offer:Healthy Work/Life Balance – Hybrid Work SchedulesRewarding Working Culture – team building and volunteer events, employee-led committeesCoaching/Mentorship Programs for our staffReasonable/Achievable work hours during Tax SeasonStrong Competitive Compensation + bonuses401(k) savings plan with company matchStrong Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary/Company Paid Life Insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, Medical FSA and Dependent CareGenerous PTO Program + Paid Holiday ScheduleTuition / CPA exam & study materials reimbursement, including paid weekly study timeGym Membership reimbursementSummer Flex Time/Hours – off FridaysDress for your day policySummary of Position:The Tax Manager is responsible overseeing complex tax activities and clients. The Tax Manager will be a leader and manage multiple tax engagements to deliver quality income tax services for our diverse client base. The Manager is also responsible for overseeing the performance of staff and profitability of team. This individual will be responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations, while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. The Tax Manager should be comfortable with tax compliance on individual, corporate, partnership and trust returns.Essential Functions:Review complex corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns and planningConduct appropriate and applicable research regarding tax issues to ensure accuracy and implementation of specific tax law and provide guidance to clients and/or suggest alternativesAssist staff with correcting complex errors on tax formsManage daily client workflow and multiple client projects at any given timeForm 'Trusted Advisor' relationship with clients, primary specialty-area focusedHold meetings with clients to discuss strategy and recommendationsOversee delegation of work to staff to ensure non-productive time is minimized and excessive overtime mitigatedKeeps partners informed of all important developments on engagement, analyzes problems and recommends solutions.Works closely with Partners to satisfy the needs with planning compliance.Monitor project profitabilityMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting or Master's degree in accounting or taxation or related fieldMinimum 8 year's accounting and tax experienceMust have CPA or EA; CPA preferredExperience with a variety of income tax filings; e.g., S-Corp, partnership, trust, individualAbility to meet time constraints and client deadlinesAbility to work heavy overtime from January to April 15 (may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in a team environmentAbility to multi-task and manage a complex workload to meet reporting deadlinesDetail oriented with strong organizational skillsReynolds + Rowella, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Reynolds + Rowella, LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive and management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the tasks as assigned at any time. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the company its employees