Senior Manager, Tax

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Description & Requirements

As a Financial Services Tax Senior Manager at Forvis Mazars, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop a team while providing ultra-responsive customer service to our diversified Financial Services client base. You provide authentic support to your teammates and clients and communicate regularly with them to understand their businesses and industries.

You have an eye toward the future. You value community, team building, and being heard. If relationships are important to you, and you identify with the People First culture at Forvis Mazars, we would like to hear from you! 

What You Will Do: 

• Providing tax compliance, tax provision, and tax advisory services to pass-through and C-corporation entities with an emphasis on companies operating in asset management, investment advisory, banks, and professional services industries.
• Conduct in-depth research on complex tax matters, apply insights to client engagements, and communicate findings clearly through well-structured written reports.
• Review tax return preparations completed by other staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Engage proactively with senior client stakeholders to identify tax issues, offer insights, and implement practical solutions.
• Drive client service excellence by setting high standards for responsiveness and quality, fostering long-term relationships as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in client success.
• Support client growth and retention through strategic planning and business development.
• Contribute to business development by helping with proposals, showcasing firm value, and supporting client acquisition.
• Mentor and manage tax professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support to build a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Manage resources, budgets, and project workflows to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure the timely, cost-effective delivery of client engagements
• Maintain technical expertise through ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE), ensuring compliance and staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to thought leadership by authoring technical publications and leading internal training sessions to elevate firm-wide knowledge and capabilities.
• Represent the firm at industry events and networking forums, enhancing brand visibility and cultivating new business opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• 7+ years of relevant progressive tax experience in public accounting, or a combination of corporate tax and public accounting
• Current and valid CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, typically averaging three days per week in the assigned office
• Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings. Travel may include overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in related field