Tax Manager – Dealership

Overview

This role involves providing tax consulting and compliance services with a focus on the automotive dealership industry. The Tax Manager will oversee all aspects of tax planning, preparation, and review for engagements, manage engagement economics, and provide leadership and development to the tax team. The position requires an understanding of automotive operations by department and back office functions.

The organization has a long history advising auto dealerships nationwide on tax matters, including cash flow maximization, cost containment, inventory control, reinsurance, financing, and capitalization.

This position offers a hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home and the office. Remote work is also available for candidates located in Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia, provided they are within driving distance of clients and offices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop strong client relationships on various tax consulting and compliance engagements
• Manage engagement workflow, team resources, and billing
• Collaborate with other practice units to provide industry knowledge and insights to clients
• Review engagement profitability and analyze monthly billing
• Review tax returns prepared by staff, recommending improvements and tax savings opportunities
• Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues and implications
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and proficiency with accounting and tax software
• Provide leadership, counseling, and career guidance to develop and motivate the engagement team
• Represent the organization at fundraisers, meetings with prospects and bankers, charitable events, and professional organizations
• Participate in internal initiatives promoting firm growth, culture, technical tax content development, and technological advances
• Stay informed of current and proposed tax legislation, communicate potential impacts to clients, and assist with planning

Requirements

• CPA, J.D., LL.M, or Master's degree in Taxation
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience in tax
• Experience managing compliance and consulting engagements for clients in the automotive/dealership industry, or significant pass-through experience with willingness to learn the industry
• Ability to develop business and foster client relationships
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills
• Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one
• Over 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays
• Flex Fridays and office closures during summer and winter breaks
• Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance

Location

Remote work is available for candidates in Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia within driving distance of clients and offices. The role also includes hybrid work options combining remote and office-based work.