Tax Supervisor

Rea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. We have a ‘People First’ culture and we focus on our employees’ well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance for our team. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.

The Tax Supervisor is responsible for utilizing research skills, applying tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues, gathering client information necessary for filing, participating in tax planning, recognizing and communicating potential risks, preparing tax accrual work papers, and working with tax software applications to complete tax returns for review. The Supervisor is also responsible for coordinating with the manager and principal and then advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. In this role, the Tax Supervisor is charged with applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues and recognizing and communicating potential risks and potential changes in the tax policy. In addition, the Tax Supervisor will be involved in growing their marketing, networking and business development within an area of expertise and specialization and may be asked to provide written tax advice to clients.

Responsibilities

Control Environment

Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by:

Applies knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit work

Documents, validates and assesses the design and operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system

Identifies and communicates suggested improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures in an effort to reduces risk within the client organization

Supervise and reviews the work of audit staff

Tax Compliance

Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the Rea’s tax quality control policies

Conducts top level review of T/R and resolves all tax issues with client; involves specialists where appropriate

Communicates with client and Assurance any issues identified in tax accrual reviews

Plans and reviews the tax process and the procedures to be performed to include

• Budgeting and staffing
• Monitoring engagement process and actual time incurred vs. budget with assistance of Senior
• Timely billing including management of identified out-of-scope activity and communication to client
• Timely collection of A/R
• Manages client relationships/expectations in accordance with the project
• Provides advice to clients in a timely manner

Research

Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis
Applies most Firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA (“Written Tax Advice”) and tax returns
Involves firm specialists, as appropriate
ASC 740-10 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals
Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and Rea’s tax quality control policies regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
Applies, correctly and proactively, ASC 740-10, and Firm policies, standards, and BDO TQM regarding them
Explains and discusses components of the income tax provision and uncertain tax positions to the client as well as other complexities surrounding ASC 740-10
Communicates with Assurance counterparts to timely plan tax accrual reviews, including budget, scope and delivery dates
Utilizes and manages STS (specialized tax services), as needed
Prepares provision workpapers and discusses with the appropriate team members
Identify and discuss uncertain positions with team members
Review & prepare footnote disclosures in compliance with 740-10-55

Tax Consulting

Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes

Considers the applicability of CTS (core tax services) and STS consulting specialties for each client

Develops and implements a work plan to include/organize the STS assistance on ongoing projects from client

Serves as a technical resource

Ensures client service teams comply with Firm policy; regarding Written Tax Advice (“WTA”)

Provides effective assistance with exam support

Frames projects and issues for effective delegation to seniors and associates

Identifies consulting opportunities to reduce client’s tax liability

Provides efficient and effective support for client consulting projects

Gathers relevant information for controversy work, efficiently and effectively

Documents all significant tax positions, clearly, correctly, and in accordance with Firm and office policies (by creating memorandums to the files – Tax issues Memos) and ensures that proper documentation is archived to GoFileRoom

GAAP

Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:

Communicating financial statement disclosure requirements to clients

Drafting complex sets of financial statements with disclosures if applicable

Recognizing and applying new pronouncements to client situations

Identifying complex accounting issues and brings them to the attention of superiors for resolution

Coaching less experienced team members in new areas

Research

Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by:

Utilizing of internal and external research tools and selecting methodology for routine research requests

Researching complex areas of accounting, forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently and considering and documenting the impact on the client and audit engagement

Documenting and organizing complicated findings in a usable format, based on information obtained from various research resources

Assisting the engagement manager with gathering appropriate information about the business and information system, including the accounting system, to form an adequate basis for the preparation of the audit strategy

Developing the draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum, audit programs and budgets

Collaborating with the engagement manager to establish the responsibilities of individual audit staff for specific areas of audit work

Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis

Applies most Firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA (Withholding Tax Allowance) and tax returns

Tax Specialization

Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation, e.g., individual, corporate, property, sales, corporate, pass-through, state and local, international, expatriate, transfer pricing, credits and incentives, compensation and benefits, accounting methods, R&D tax benefits

May be required to organize and conduct effective internal CPE training sessions in area of specialization, involving Firm specialists

Strategy Development

Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, e.g., by reducing taxes or expenses or providing non-tax benefits
Reviews studies of tax implications and offers clients alternative courses of action
Identifies and leverages lessons learned on prior projects, and offers input on how to improve processes and methods

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises associates, senior associates and supervisors on all projects
• Reviews work prepared by associates, senior associates and supervisors and provide review comments
• Trains Associates, Seniors and Supervisors how to use all current software tools
• Acts as a Career Advisor to associates, senior associates and supervisors
• Schedules and manages workload of associates, senior associates and supervisors
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates, senior associates and supervisors

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other relevant field required
• Master’s degree in accounting beneficial, Master’s degree in taxation beneficial

Experience

Four (4) to Five (5) years of prior experience

Experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships preferred

Prior supervisory experience required

Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat

Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA Proficient in all tax compliance process software including GoFileRoom, FirmFlow, Caseware, BNA Depreciation Software, or comparable programs and standard tax workpapers

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Ability to effectively delegate work as needed

Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills

Capacity to work well in a team environment

Capable of developing and managing a team of tax professionals

Ability to compose written tax advice

Capable of effectively developing and maintaining client relationships

Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients

Licenses/Certifications

CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations) required

Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role beneficial

Travel

Travel to clients sites and offices as needed

Benefits

Rea offers a wide variety of benefits to help support our employees' health, wellness and financial goals.

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• 'Work From Anywhere' option

Wellness Resources

Four (4) weeks PTO

Twelve (12) paid holidays, of which three (3) are floating holidays

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As a member of the Rea team, you are more than a number cruncher. You genuinely make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve every day. Whether you are passionate about accounting, assurance, and taxes; or you are looking to provide consulting expertise in the areas of cybersecurity, wealth, or valuations; we’ve got your career trajectory covered.

People come first at Rea, and we are passionate about providing our people the tools needed to identify and develop your key strengths as you embark on the journey of a lifetime in the professional services industry. Are you ready to pursue a meaningful career at Rea?

We are looking for talented, ambitious, enthusiastic professionals to join our rapidly growing team of professionals in a variety of capacities – and each team member has an important role to play.