at RSM US LLP in ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.
RSM's Financial Services practice serves a range of clients in the asset management, capital markets, financial institutions, specialty finance and insurance industries. On this particular team, you'll work with clients in the asset management industry with a focus on private equity funds, hedge funds and/or FoF clients utilizing top in-field technology and national resources. Our team focuses on tax compliance and tax consulting for some of the most complex and well-known funds in the industry.
As a Tax Senior Manager, you will be responsible for the following job duties, which are centered around three core concepts: Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value quality tax advice and seek to expand services to Asset Management clients
Serve as a Career Advisor by training, developing, mentoring and/or coaching one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback
Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
Drive growth and profitability to the Asset Management practice by generating new revenue on existing client portfolio, cross selling and identifying new clients for the tax practice
Serving as Tax client service coordinator while developing and executing the firm's client service plan
Advise clients on a full spectrum of RSM's tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities
Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach
Manage client needs in conjunction with cross-functional engagement teams across the tax practice (e.g. state & local tax, international tax, tax technology, tax mergers & acquisitions, etc.)
Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
8+ years of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or a large national, regional or local accounting firm; or equivalent in industry or with a law firm
Active CPA, JD/LLM or EA
Extensive tax compliance & consulting experience serving Asset Management clients
Strong working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
Ability to manage and grow a book of business
Proven track record simultaneously managing multiple projects and client engagement teams from start-to-end
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters of Accounting, Masters of Taxation or MBA
Proven track record generating new business and extend service opportunities
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
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