Tax Manager - Business Services Group (BSG)

Who We Are

We are a growing public accounting firm (top 25 in Virginia, as measured by the number of CPAs on staff) with a great reputation in the business community, diversified practice and a high-tech work environment. We have received the ‘Best Places to Work’ designation from both Virginia Business magazine and Accounting Today and have been named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post. We are an independent alliance member of BDO national accounting firm.

KWC specializes in providing tax, audit, accounting and business advisory services for privately held businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans. Our diverse client base includes industries such as professional service firms, government contractors, nonprofits, real estate, construction and specialty contractors, and healthcare providers.

Why KWC?

KWC offers a competitive compensation package with benefits that include health, dental and vision coverage, 15 days of PTO to start, 12 paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with 3% contribution each year, and company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance. Other benefits include free parking, flexible summer hours, with some ability to work remotely. Meals and snacks are offered during the tax busy season. “Dress for your day” is the business casual attire chosen by staff, based on the daily schedule. Flexible work schedule is also available year round. 

Position Overview

A Business Services Group (BSG) Manager will be responsible for planning, supervising and completing multiple client engagements and provides a finished, complete work product for overview by Principals. A BSG Manager works directly with clients and clients’ accounting personnel and has become the primary point of contact for clients. A Manager will be involved with the billing process and will supervise and train multiple lower-level accountants. A BSG Manager should be a sound generalist in all accounting and tax matters but has focused on an area of specialty or niche and continues to develop technical expertise pertinent to the practice.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews individual, partnership, S corporation, C corporation, trust and estate tax returns and workpapers prepared by staff and seniors.
• Applies relevant accounting principles and tax laws while maintaining current knowledge of regulations, processes, and procedures.
• Performs tax research and documents conclusions on technical issues.
• Identifies tax planning opportunities and communicates recommendations to Principals and clients.
• Assists with IRS and state tax notices and examinations.
• Develops and maintains strong client relationships by anticipating needs, identifying opportunities for additional services, and providing proactive communication throughout the year.
• Communicates effectively, professionally, and in a timely manner with clients and team members through correspondence, meetings, and other interactions.
• Produces accurate and well-organized work products appropriate for the role and conducts thorough self-reviews to ensure quality and completeness.
• Monitors engagement budgets, realization, and profitability; proactively communicates scope changes and recommends solutions when budgets or deadlines are at risk.
• Utilizes KWC technology systems efficiently; adopts new applications and processes; and resolves technical issues as needed.
• Demonstrates critical thinking by understanding KWC methods and practices; identifies root causes of issues; and evaluates, tests, and improves processes and solutions.
• Provides leadership by supervising, mentoring, training and developing team members; fostering collaboration, delivering timely coaching and feedback, and promoting successful engagement outcomes. 
• Maintains the highest professional standards, demonstrating integrity and excellence while building client trust and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participates in networking and business development activities. 
• Assists Principals with proposals and new client onboarding.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Staff Level I, II and III and Senior Accountant.
• May supervise Supervisors depending on position level and business needs. 
• Recruits, hires, and conducts performance evaluations. 
• Implements training, or identifies training opportunities. 
• Handles corrective action and termination as needed, and in accordance with firm policies.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Accounting certificate.
• CPA or EA license required.
• 5-7 years of public accounting experience in tax, accounting, advisory, or related services.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• 2-3 years of experience in a Management role. 
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and business advisory services.

Other Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of U.S. tax regulations.
• Knowledge of state and federal tax form processes and how to accurately prepare forms.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet timely obligations with multiple clients.
• Knowledge of accounting processes and advanced mathematical skills.
• Experience consulting technical tax and accounting resources to resolve complex issues.
• Skilled using various accounting software and experience troubleshooting common accounting program problems.
• Personal integrity when working with personal and sensitive financial information.
• Professional experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and risk analysis.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate ownership of work product.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional non-local travel may be required no more than 5-10% of the year, depending on your client base.
• Occasional lifting of boxes and/or paperwork up to 25 pounds.

Note: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.