Tax Manager

REDW LLC, one of the Southwest’s largest and fastest growing certified public accounting and business advisory firms, with offices in New Mexico, Arizona, Oregon, and Oklahoma, is excited to have been awarded Top Workplace 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 honors for both the state of Arizona and the state of New Mexico.

AZCentral and The Albuquerque Journal also recognized REDW with special Cultural Excellence awards in Compensation, Remote Work, and Formal Training categories.

As the Tax Manager, you will lead by example in providing high-quality tax services and guidance to clients while supporting the department’s growth. Your responsibilities will include preparing and analyzing tax records, managing local, state, and federal tax returns, and handling tax refund claims. You will also compile financial reports, maintain tax records, perform reconciliations, and conduct specialized studies. Additionally, you'll keep senior management updated, mentor tax professionals, and contribute to business development and client relations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Tax Expertise & Compliance:
  • Utilize advanced knowledge of individual and business tax principles and develop specialized expertise in at least two taxation areas (e.g., estates and trusts, payroll, property/excise taxes).
  • Oversee the review and preparation of individual and business tax returns (e.g., Forms 1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S, and 1065).
  • Represent clients during tax examinations and navigate the appeals, penalties, and interest processes.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant tax codes and maintain rigorous standards when preparing statistical, financial, and miscellaneous tax reports.
• Client Relationship & Business Development:
  • Initiate and manage tax consulting engagements, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance services offered to existing clients.
  • Maintain direct client relationships as a trusted advisor, ensuring their needs are met while supporting billing and collections for assigned accounts.
  • Collaborate with team members to transfer clients and services internally when appropriate, thereby expanding our client service footprint.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Supervise, mentor, and review the work of Tax Accountants and Supervisors, fostering their professional development and technical expertise.
  • Develop and deliver in-house training on fundamental tax topics to bolster team knowledge and skills.
  • Contribute to the strategic development of the department by providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Apply advanced computer and software skills (including tax software such as CCH Axcess and workpaper documentation solutions like Pro_fx Engagement) to optimize tax processes and deliverables.
  • Continuously seek improvements in current systems and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Maintain a well-organized work schedule to meet multiple deadlines in an environment with varied client interactions and project demands.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• In-depth understanding of individual and business taxation principles, estates and trusts, and at least two specialized areas of tax compliance.
• General familiarity with payroll tax issues, property taxes, and excise taxes as they relate to assigned clients.
• Proficient with bookkeeping software (e.g., Sage and/or QuickBooks) with the ability to advise clients accordingly.
• Expertise in using leading tax software (e.g. CCH Axcess) and workpaper documentation tools such as Profx Engagement
• Ability to analyze existing processes and recommend improvements for continuous efficiency gains.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• CPA, EA, and/or JD credentials are preferred.
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven track record in client relationship management and business development

REDW is proud of our commitment to equal pay for equal work. Knowing our team members are multi-dimensional people, we take special consideration to value each candidate. The potential pay range for this position is $103,596 - $155,394. We make compensation offers within the range based on a range of individual factors, including but not limited to location, skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, business needs, and applicable employment laws. These factors may also be taken into consideration to offer above or below the range. 

Sharing pay information upfront fosters an open, transparent dialogue around how we value candidates’ unique strengths. We believe talented people from all backgrounds should feel welcomed, supported and empowered to create forward-thinking solutions for our clients.

As an equal opportunity employer, REDW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, as we believe that diversity of perspectives and backgrounds leads to further innovation and success. At REDW, we do not tolerate any discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or other legally protected statuses.

REDW is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or to participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected].