Tax Manager

Reports To | Supervisor

Tax Senior Managers and above within the Tax Team

Summary of Job Function

At LGA, our primary focus is on our people. This position is for growth-oriented professionals focused on building a career in public accounting with opportunities to progress at all levels. LGA is seeking a manager with a minimum of 5 years' experience working in a CPA firm. We are looking for a tax and accounting expert to manage and facilitate the accurate review of individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returns. The ideal candidate is a team player who manages a team to greater performance, creates and implements tax plans and works with the internal and external leadership teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and potential areas of risk.

Essential Job Duties

• Facilitate and manage the preparation and review federal and state tax returns and the accurate, timely filling of all tax forms.
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.
• Manage and mentor members of tax team to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement.
• Review tax returns and quarterly/ yearly tax projections.
• Flexibility to manage a fast-paced environment, multiple client projects, and meet all deliverables and deadlines, especially during busy season
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ongoing commitment to continuing education and professional growth
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for excellence

Education and Experience:

• BS/BA in Tax, Accountancy, or related concentrations
• Masters in Tax or Accountancy or a plan to pursue, encouraged but not required
• 5+ years of experience in related field

Required Qualifications:

• Proficient in CCH Suite of Products: Pro-Fx Tax, Engagement, Document, Portal
• Microsoft Office Products with proficiency in Excel
• Proficient in technology and a paperless environment

Work Environment and Special Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This job is performed in an office setting, indoors, and at times travel to one of the other firm locations is required.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other machines.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• Talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

LGA is committed to providing an equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with

disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or

otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please email us at careers@lga.cpa.

Service Line: Internal, Tax team

Function: Billable

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Woburn, MA or Salem, NH, Chestnut Hill, MA

Employment Type: Experienced

Degree Required: Yes

Direct Reports/Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

Travel: Occasionally between LGA offices