Tax Provision Manager - Tax Accounting Risk Advisory (TARAS) - GCR - various locations

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Location: New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia


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Manager – Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services (TARAS)
Our Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services (TARAS) practice assists companies with all aspects of their financial reporting for income taxes including tax accounting, tax provision procedures, and controls design and testing. The TARAS practice is an established practice that has been serving the complex and global tax reporting needs of companies for approximately ten years. We believe that by managing our clients' tax obligations responsibly and proactively we can make a critical difference, and you'll be at the heart of this mission.

The opportunity
This team comprises our most highly specialized resources in the area of ASC 740, provision process and internal controls over the tax provision. As a member, you will work closely with our leaders to serve companies that need assistance with tax accounting for transactions or their on-going tax provision process. As you progress, you'll become a trusted business advisor to your clients while helping organizations grow. You will also benefit from being mentored by recognized tax professionals who include some of the firm's most senior tax talent.

Your key responsibilities
As a Manager, you'll provide clients with tax guidance and consulting related to tax accounting and planning (internal restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, dispositions, carve-out financial statements, GAAP conversions from US GAAP to IFRS or IFRS to US GAAP, share based compensation, financial statement restatements and balance sheet remediation of tax accounts). You'll also assist companies with all aspects of their preparation of the tax provision. In addition, you'll also have the opportunity review of the tax provision process to improve efficiency and accuracy and enhance the control environment and assessing tax risk and control environments inclusive of and beyond the boundaries of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.

Skills and attributes for success
Tax Accounting Projects and Consulting
Tax Provision Preparation/Review ' assist companies with all aspects of their preparation of the tax provision
Process and Controls Enhancement
Key Risks Identification, Prioritization, Monitoring and Remediation

To qualify for the role you must have
A bachelor's degree in a related field, supported by significant tax or legal experience; MST, MAcc, or JD/LLM preferred
Valid US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or active state bar membership
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in professional services, tax organization, law firm, or IRS
Broad understanding and experience with federal income taxation
Strong analytical skills, written/verbal communication skills, interpersonal; problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Ability to travel 50%+ and work on out-of-town projects

Ideally, you'll also have
Strong ASC 740 and/or IAS 12 experience as well as experience in corporate tax planning and compliance; Relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry with a broad exposure to federal income taxation

What we look for
We seek candidates with strong tax and tax accounting knowledge, the ability to team with and motivate others, the skills to manage large engagements and build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues. Read more