Careers - Tax Manager

What May Surprise You about Snyder Cohn:

At Snyder Cohn, you are more than a number. With over 75 employees, we don’t expect everyone to look a certain way, or work the same schedule or be interested in a “one size fits all” career path. We don’t push everyone to conform to a rigid structure - we value you as an individual. Working here, you simply have more control over your life than you would at larger public accounting firms. Our sophisticated document management system frees you to be productive working on your own schedule, from virtually anywhere.

Ours is a work environment without pretenses. What you see in the interview is what you see on the job. If you need to talk to a partner, you simply go see them. We don’t work with public companies and larger clients are not more valued than smaller clients. If you are curious, willing to learn from others, willing to be wrong occasionally, and willing to get involved, then you can really thrive here. We provide the perfect environment for your gifts to blossom – on your terms.

Your colleagues are authentic, candid, accessible, warm, friendly, and engaging. Many people chose to work here because they like the challenge, diversity and advancement opportunity of public accounting work, but felt like a number in a larger firm. At Snyder Cohn you’ll never get “lost in the shuffle” or feel like you are “managed by spreadsheet”.

At Snyder Cohn, you matter, but not just to us - you matter to our clients. Most of our long standing clients are closely held private companies. Over the years you will really get to know them; you will learn about their dreams and their families and they will take a similar interest in you. Because we retain our clients a long time, no matter what area you specialize in, you will enjoy working with the same clients regularly. Their needs will evolve, and your role may change, but the bonds of trust that you forge will only grow stronger, and your relationships deeper. You will earn the role of trusted advisor - you become their “wingman.” Many of our employees report that long-lasting client relationships is one of the most satisfying aspects of working with Snyder Cohn.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Tax Manager:

We are looking for a Manager who can direct the day-to-day execution of a broad range of large and complex engagements with minimal direction from senior managers or partners.

This position requires significant client contact. As a Tax Manager you will also have Firm administrative responsibilities such as staff recruitment, scheduling, training and quality control.

In this role you will:

• Manage engagements through to report writing and communications with clients
• Coordinate the various phases of an engagement, including staff requirements, locations to be visited, job planning, scheduling and troubleshooting
• Resolve complex accounting, tax, auditing or other consulting problems related to engagement
• Develop and maintain technical expertise in areas of concentration
• Develop excellent client relationships on behalf of the firm
• Prepare reports, projects and other duties as may be assigned
• Accept administrative duties in such areas as staff recruiting, training, scheduling, quality control, and other organized committees
• Prepare invoices to clients, communicate details of fees to clients, and assist in collection of overdue accounts
• Participate in Firm’s business development efforts, including:
• providing outstanding and timely service to clients;
• identifying and making partners aware of potential expanded services we can provide to clients;
• developing a referral network among professional peers (bankers, lawyers, insurance and investment brokers, etc.)
• getting involved with professional and civic activities
• accompanying partners and managers on business development calls
• participating in business development training to acquire the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty

• Bachelors’ degree in accounting and CPA; proficiency in the use of computers and computer accounting, financial and tax software programs
• Minimum of five to seven years of comparable work experience
• Thorough command of pertinent IRC sections and regulations
• Proficiency at tax research, including a knowledge of the reference sources available to the Firm
• Knowledge of tax and financial planning principles sufficient to analyze clients’ complex financial situation, identify problem areas and suggest solutions.

• We embrace a collaborative, supportive work environment. Our open door policy is a hallmark of our firm, and everyone from Staff Accountant to Partner is available.
• You will be working for a financially sound organization.
• You will have the opportunity to work with our processes and make them more efficient to help us serve our clients better.
• You’ll be working for an organization that values people and where service is our focus.
• We value your opinions in helping us achieve our success.
• Our salaries and benefits are competitive. Snyder Cohn offers subsidized health insurance, gym memberships, and parking. We also offer vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and a time bank program. We have employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance as well as an employer-matching 401k plan.
• Take a look at a recent list by our Staff Accountants on their own top 10 reasons to work at Snyder Cohn.
• We’re proud of the work we do and you will be too.

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