Manager - Tax

SFW Partners, LLC offers a “people first” culture integrated into all we do. For over 55 years, SFW has proudly served St. Louis by providing our clients full-service advisory, accounting, tax, and audit services. Our purpose is to serve and support people – achieving more together. We are actively seeking motivated, talented team members who align with our core values: Build Relationships, Find a Way, Foster Potential, and Build a Thriving Business.

Our privately-held firm has a reputation for incredible client service and deep industry expertise. This success translates to a rapidly growing team, and we are seeking team members who want to be a part of a firm culture deeply committed to each team member’s success and job satisfaction.

This role requires a more demanding schedule during tax season peak times (January through April) and provides a more relaxed work pace during non-peak times.

If you are a team member who values a strong work culture, a firm that supports your success, and the opportunity to fill a vital team role, we want to speak with you!

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

We are seeking a Manager to join our Tax team to:

• Lead the decision-making process for assigned engagements and clients; keep the engagement Partner fully informed of significant decisions, engagement process, the client’s situation, and potential concerns
• Develop a responsible and trained team through assistance in recruiting, planning assignments, resolving problems, providing direct consultation to staff, evaluating staff performance, and acting as a discussion leader in professional development programs
• Assume full responsibility for planning, supervising, and controlling tax engagements
• Review tax returns and workpapers and provide feedback to staff
• Follow engagement process through monitoring time budgets and deadlines, communicate essential developments to the engagement Partner along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations, and providing ongoing attention to client management

Preferred Experience/Background/Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong client service skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Detail-oriented; strong planning and organization skills; ability to make decisions
• Resourceful in recognizing technical problems and developing solutions
• Awareness of current developments affecting area of expertise
• Advanced technical knowledge of tax, accounting, and other relevant concepts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related degree, accounting preferred
• CPA required
• Personnel management experience required
• Public accounting experience
• Minimum of 6 years of tax experience required
• Experience with attestation and accounting services is a plus