Audit/Tax Manager

Novogradac & Company • Full-time • Lees Summit, MO, Jackson County, MO, US • $108k - $128k / year • 2d ago

Position Summary Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for a Manager to join our fast-growing firm. The Manager will manage a variety of tax, audit and other assignments as designated by the Principal or Partner. The Manager should function with minimal supervision, and increased focus is placed on supervising and mentoring Staff and Senior Accountants, independent problem solving, strengthening and developing client relationships and increasing office profitability. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter. Your Contributions and Responsibilities Assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues and other decisions. Oversee completion of engagements, including identifying and solving problem areas during the engagement, with minimal oversight or assistance Conduct thorough engagement reviews Supervise and mentor Supervisors, Senior Accountants and Staff, including guiding and educating them in technical areas, identifying professional development opportunities and maintaining a respectful team atmosphere Complete annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and manage employee performance conversations Assist Principals and Partners with identifying, meeting with and pursuing new clients. Find opportunities to turn acquired technical knowledge into high value-added opportunities for Firm clients Promote the Firm's image by participating on conference panels, contributing to Firm publications, attending recruiting events, conducting in-house and client trainings, etc. Demonstrate an understanding of the value of enhancing the Novogradac brand by fostering collegial relationships with all Partners, employees, clients and prospects of the Firm Develop, strengthen and grow client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness and service-oriented approach Enhance skills in the industries the Firm focuses on by seeking out and completing training courses Increase office profitability by managing your time and the time of Staff and Senior Accountants efficiently, contributing ideas and adding value Other duties and projects as assigned Your Background and Skills Exhibit expert understanding of accounting and tax rules Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate a level of intellectual curiosity Consistently demonstrate strong personal, technical and professional judgment Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail Strong organizational and follow-through skills Ability to effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities Ability to accept constructive feedback from Partner group and make adjustments as directed Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools Maintain a professional demeanor with coworkers and clients Able to gain the confidence of the existing Partner group Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.) Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs and to travel domestically if required Your Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus), and 5-8 years of experience in public accounting and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience. CPA license required. Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE), Property Compliance, Nonprofit, Single Audit, Uniform Guidance, A-133, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Year 15 Exit, Tax-exempt bond and HOME programs. Why work with us? Our firm is committed to providing our people with opportunities to excel professionally. We believe in the importance of a welcoming work culture and quality work-life integration to support our staff as we grow together. We're leading the way to a better future of work culture. Increased number of paid holidays per year Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions Flexible working hours and work arrangements Remote and hybrid opportunities Expanding Social Impact department for a healthy, happy, inclusive and productive workplace The benefits of joining our team Strong growth opportunities Competitive benefits package 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration Dress for your day policy Resources of a national firm Compensation: $108,000-$128,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates. Get to know us better Hello We're Novogradac & Company LLP, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country. Novogradac & Company LLP is one of the nation's top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields. Ready to learn more? To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website: https://www.novoco.com/careers Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k). Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac's culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce. By submitting an application with us, you are providing Novogradac with personal information. More information on how we use your personal information may be found in our Privacy Notice at Collection.