Tax Manager - (Must Speak Mandarin)

Step beyond the numbers to build lasting relationships with clients and drive meaningful change. Whether you’re looking to specialize in a particular area or gain exposure across multiple service lines, this role offers the flexibility to explore diverse opportunities, find your niche, and grow in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance by reviewing and mentoring less experienced staff in areas such as individual, partnership, corporate, federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Define tax objectives, scope, and methodology, and collaborate with clients’ leadership to address broader business implications of tax-related decisions.
• Optimize the use of available technology and resources to deliver efficient, high-quality results while ensuring team adherence to best practices.
• Serve as the primary engagement manager, overseeing billing, realization, and collections responsibilities.
• Develop and implement a practice development plan that includes networking, new client acquisition, and expansion of existing client relationships.
• Stay updated on tax trends, legislation, and organizational policies to maintain technical excellence.
• Act as the key liaison for Chinese business tax matters across various areas of the firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, with exposure to a variety of industries.
• Experience working with inbound Chinese companies, multi-state taxation, and middle-market clients is preferred.
• Proven expertise in engagement management, including project planning, staff development, technical tax execution, and billing.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA or Bar License required.
• Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin preferred) and English, both written and verbal.
• Availability to travel periodically to China.