High Level Tax Manager Wanted

Tax ManagerExtremely reputable Santa Barbara based Accounting Firm is seeking a highly qualified and skilled Tax Manager. Job Summary: Responsible for handling complex tax matters, fostering client relationships and managing client engagements, providing guidance and direction to less experienced staff, and pursuing new business opportunities and/or identifying initiatives to increase productivity, efficiency, staff utilization or other. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reviews complex tax returns on a regular basis; ensures tax rules applied to client  situation achieve the most advantageous tax results Performs cold review of tax returns Prepares tax returns only in atypical circumstances Occasionally researches complex tax issues, but generally delegates such work Reviews and verifies tax research Responds to or provides guidance to staff on complex IRS notices; may prepare communication to Taxpayer regarding compliance-related issues Represents clients at IRS office audits Identifies tax planning ideas; may prepare or review written client communication stating recommendations Identifies and/or resolves ethical, independence and/or conflict issues Strong understanding and working knowledge of various tax programs and of requisite software and internal work flow/procedures Identifies, recommends, and/or implements business processes that increase efficiency, productivity, or other. Reinforces established business processes through own actions Maintains confidentiality in all client matters Strong familiarity with IRS Circular 230 Regulations Governing the Practice of Attorneys, Certified Public Accountants, Actuaries and Enrolled Agents before the IRS and the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Fosters the Client Service/Relationship Ensures staff follows and meets service quality standards Responsible for managing and mentoring staff  Manages client engagement plans and engagement team Responsible for continued business development efforts Actively engages in community involvement activities QUALIFICATIONS: B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university (Accounting or Business Economics Major preferred) 5-10 years accounting experience and at least 5 years with an accounting firm Certified Public Accountant designation required Proficient with MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Intra/Internet, and time entry system Salary Range $ 75K to 100K DOE  Since 1946, Spherion has been helping talented individuals find rewarding job opportunities that drive excellence in their career. Through a network of 700 offices nationwide, we place 300,000 job seekers in fulfilling office professional, industrial and contact center positions every year. Put our career specialists to work for you!