Senior Tax Manager

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Tax Manager in Waltham, MA. Summary: The Senior Tax Manager is an important leadership role responsible for overseeing the preparation and review of complex tax returns for partnerships (with a focus on real estate), S-corporations, individuals, and trusts. You will guide operational excellence, help grow the tax practice, mentor the tax team, and provide strategic solutions to deliver quality client service. What You'll Do: Tax Compliance & Preparation:

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for partnerships, S-corporations, individuals, and trusts
• Ensure all returns comply with current tax laws and regulations
• Respond to IRS and state agency audits, inquiries, and tax notices
• Conduct technical tax research and draft memoranda on complex tax issues
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation and evaluate its impact on clients and our practice

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior staff and managers within the tax and advisory teams
• Delegate projects and manage workflow to maximize efficiency and quality
• Foster a collaborative team culture
• Train staff on new processes, software, and regulatory changes

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, being a trusted advisor
• Provide strategic tax planning and consulting services
• Advise clients on tax implications of business transactions, investments, and estate planning
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's in Taxation preferred)
• CPA designation strongly preferred (alternative Enrolled Agent designation or JD)
• 5 or more years of experience in public accounting, with demonstrated expertise in partnerships (real estate preferred), S-corporations, individual, and trust tax compliance
• Supervisory and leadership experience
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. tax regulations and compliance
• Effective analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Proficiency in CCH tax software
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and client-service orientation