Senior Tax Manager

Job Highlights:

• Work from Home
• Equipment Provided
• US-Based Client
• Nightshift Schedule

We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager with strong U.S. tax expertise. This position will play a key part in taking on advanced preparation, review, and client-facing responsibilities, while helping strengthen the tax practice's overall workflow and team capabilities.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of handling complex returns, managing client relationships, and mentoring a team. This role is designed for someone ready to take a substantial workload off senior leadership and step into broader strategic responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities:

U.S. Tax Preparation & Review

• Prepare and review complex U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns for various entities.
• Perform high-level technical review to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Handle advanced tax research and provide recommendations on complex tax matters.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and high-quality workpapers

Audit and Risk Management

• Manage and facilitate federal and state tax audits, serving as the primary liaison between the organization/client and tax authorities (e.g., IRS).
• Preparing responses to tax authorities, gathering documentation, and mitigating risks.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned U.S. tax clients.
• Manage client expectations, respond to inquiries, and proactively address tax planning opportunities.
• Provide proactive tax planning strategies tailored to client needs.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and train staff and senior tax accountants.
• Review team workpapers and provide constructive feedback to support development.
• Help build team capacity and uphold quality standards.

Support for Senior Leadership

• Manage a large volume of preparation, review, and email communication
• Assist in managing deadlines, workflow, and peak season demands.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to operational efficiency.

Strategic and Leadership Growth

• Collaborate with leadership on department goals and client service initiatives.
• Support business development or client expansion opportunities.
• Demonstrate leadership readiness for a future Director-level position.

Qualifications:

• CPA license is nice to have, but not required. US licensure is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy (BSA)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in US taxation, preferably within a public accounting firm or a multinational corporation.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax codes, compliance requirements, and US GAAP.
• Proficient in CCH Axcess tax software
• Strong skills in tax preparation, not just review
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for handling complex tax issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for explaining complex tax matters to non-tax professionals and clients.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, with the ability to oversee teams and manage tight deadlines
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive, with a willingness to take on broader leadership responsibilities
• Long-term interest in growing within the firm.
• Flexible and comfortable working on EST schedule, 7am-4pm EST. (8pm-5am Manila time, Mon-Fri)

Benefits:

• Guaranteed 13th-month pay
• Government Mandated Benefits
• HMO and Dental coverage with 2 dependents
• Php 5,000 Annual Medical Reimbursement
• Php 5,000 Emergency Assistance
• 5 Sick/Vacation leaves upon regularization
• 10 Vacation leaves & 5 Sick leaves after a year of service
• Performance Bonuses (based on individual performance and client discretion)
• Birthday Treats (free meals)
• Cash Advances (with client approval)
• Employee Wellness and Events, including remote work from Baguio, summer outings, team-building events, gatherings, and year-end party.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• How many years of US tax experience do you have?
• How many years of experience do you have as a Tax Manager?
• Are you good working in nightshift?

Work Location: Remote