US Tax Manager

About Us Avano is a boutique business services firm that helps entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. We do this by providing accurate, reliable bookkeeping, accounting, taxation and business intelligence services that fuels our clients’ success. Our company is early in its journey. This provides you the opportunity to make a major contribution to the organization in a variety of ways. Job Description This is a remote position. Note Hiring is our single most important act. Please bring your best. Introduction Avano is a boutique business services firm that helps entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. We do this by providing accurate, reliable bookkeeping, accounting, taxation and business intelligence services that fuels our clients’ success. Our company is early in its journey. This provides you the opportunity to make a major contribution to the organization in a variety of ways. We’re looking for a proactive US Tax Manager that will lead our tax planning/reporting for our clients. The ideal candidate will have strong technical taxation, software systems, and Excel skills. This role is great for someone who has a strong sense of order and consistency. We require candidates to have at least 6 to 10 years of experience and preferably has an EA or CPA certification. Candidates who currently run their own practice and are looking for additional income are encouraged to apply! A passion for helping others and making the team better is a key trait we look for in our team members. We do serious work but we are not serious people. We like to have fun and hope to find someone who will join in the fun and laughter too. We’re excited to have you join us! Here are some (but certainly not all) of the responsibilities for this position: Responsibilities and Requirements: Review corporate and personal tax returns for completeness and accuracy Prepare complex corporate and individual tax returns Assisting with tax research and planning according to current tax impact of proposed company activities and transactions Assist tax partner with organization of tax flow Have experience in responding to notices from Federal, state and local tax authorities a plus Stays up to date with tax changes and industry trends. Experienced in C-Corp (1120), S-Corp (1120S), Partnership (1065) and individual tax returns with complex transactions. Has sound understanding of the tax code and technical aspect of tax preparation and compliance. Able to independently research and put together memos on various tax topics. Has great interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with clients to answer questions and collect necessary information for tax preparation requirements. Has experience in managing, reviewing and training tax staff, proactive in improving and streamlining our tax operations. Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decision Has strong bookkeeping experience EA/CPA a plus Attributes of the ideal candidate When we think about the ideal person for this role, a few attributes come to mind. Here are the main ones: You’re meticulous You LOVE numbers You’re resourceful You’re organized You’re a great communicator You’re obsessed with ensuring everything is organized and buttoned-up You’re a lover You’re empathetic You’re passionate about helping people Our Culture We pride ourselves on a strong culture. Here are some foundations of that culture: Gratitude Contribution Growth Love We are the guardians of our clients’ financial wellbeing and are grateful for the opportunity. To serve at our highest level, we are obsessed with excellence. We all share a deep commitment to deliver the highest quality experience.