Tax Manager

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. We offer a range of financial operations and business strategy solutions that frees franchisees to focus on high-value opportunities like growth and customer experience. We serve clients in over 40 national brands spanning the pizza, chicken, deli and health/wellness segments.

A Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of tax compliance and planning within an organization. This includes preparing and reviewing tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, conducting tax research, and providing guidance on tax implications for business decisions. Tax Managers also work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop tax strategies that minimize tax liabilities and optimize financial performance. Additionally, they may supervise a team of tax professionals and provide training and support to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of tax-related activities.

Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Review and submit federal, state, and local tax filings, including returns, declarations, and extension requests.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax compliance in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Prepare tax planning reports and estimate tax obligations.
• Advise senior management on strategies to minimize the organization's tax liabilities.
• Engage in discussions with clients regarding planning considerations, including estimated tax payments.
• Stay up to date with changes in tax codes and legislation.
• Ensure continued compliance by adjusting internal practices in response to regulatory updates.
• Review quarterly estimated tax calculations.
• Review fixed asset (FA) rollforwards to verify accuracy and ensure tie-outs are correct.
• Approve FA reports, including assessment of methods and conventions applied.
• Administer established tax policies and procedures.
• Contribute to departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.
• Helps train lower level staff.

Work Requirements

Employment with HORNE is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the firm's employment screening process. This may include a public source background inquiry, employment credit check, criminal history, drug screen, motor vehicle report, education/credential verification, employment history, or any other relevant reports as required for the position.

Work Environment
Position may be performed onsite or in hybrid capacity. Team Members approved for hybrid or remote work must meet environmental and connectivity requirements per policy standards.

Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Travel Requirements
Anticipated travel is greater than 20% annually, according to business needs

Language Requirements
No Language Requirements

Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in United States and able to submit required supporting documentation

Required Education and Experience

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent
• Competencies: Ability to foster teamwork. Ability to develop and mentor others. Decision-making skills. Management skills. Ability to drive strategic direction. Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. Statistical knowledge. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines. Mathematical skills. Accounting skills. Project management skills.

HORNE Values...

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers...

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls "Deliver with Care."
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

The firm you'll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.

We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member. HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs. Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good. Come join us at team HORNE!

HORNE does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. HORNE will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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