Senior Tax Manager/Director

Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY

A leading, forward thinking, global, law firm is seeking a Senior Tax Manager/Director for its Los Angeles or New York office.  The Senior Tax Manager/Director oversees all functions related to the preparation, filing, and auditing of the Firm tax returns and tax-related functions. 

In this capacity, the Senior Tax Manager/Director will:

• Direct and oversee tax policies and objectives including tax return preparation for all of the US Federal and state, and foreign tax returns;
• Monitor reporting & planning to ensure compliance with applicable tax statutes;
• Provide leadership to professional staff as needed;
• Be accountable for the accuracy of all compliance related tax requirements both domestic and internationally;
• Be able to effectively communicate with Partners, Senior Leadership and service providers;
• Oversee quarterly tax projections for partners, including special projections for PCs;
• Approve partner non-reimbursed expense submissions;
• Serve as the point-of-contact for questions related to foreign tax issues;
• Oversee tax audits that may occur;
• Provide documents and prepare tax projections for lateral and newly elected partners;
• Prepare plan schedules as requested;
• Consult and oversee the tax-related components of new Firm initiatives;
• Implement changes as required by tax law updates;
• Prepare income verification letters;
• Handle composite taxes for withdrawn partners;
• Oversee capital returns, maintain capital schedules and capital due schedule upload;
• Review DB withdrawal statements sent from Firmwide Benefits;
• Review monthly guaranteed payment schedule;
• Partner with the workers’ compensation auditor annually during the renewal review;
• Upload projected cash flow schedule at the complete of the plan;
• Work beyond scheduled hours as required; and
• Handle additional related projects as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field;
• Certified Public Accountant credential (preferred);
• Broad US and International Tax experience required;
• At least 7 years of Tax Management experience;
• At least 4 years of experience in a professional services or legal environment (preferred);
• Advanced knowledge of US and International tax concepts;
• Advanced proficiency in compliance and reporting;
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of accounting;
• Excellent communications skills;
• Advanced ability to perform critical analysis, prioritize, and problem solve;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to establish and build relationships across the Firm; and
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite applications.