Tax Manager Construction

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At Wipfli our people are core to everything we dothe catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and review complex tax returns: partnerships SCorps CCorps individuals specifically for construction contractors and related entities.
• Oversee federal state and multistate tax compliance for construction clients.
• Experience with longterm contract accounting including percentageofcompletion (Sec. 460) job costing revenue recognition nuances.
• Conduct complex tax research and analyze constructionspecific implications (bonding considerations state nexus multi-entity structures etc.).
• Provide tax planning guidance around contractor structures entity selection and owner/partner tax implications.
• Offer proactive advisory services for construction business owners (cash flow depreciation strategies capital planning).
• Identify taxsavings opportunities including methods changes and projectbased planning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for construction clients; build longterm relationships and provide yearround strategic advice.
• Communicate effectively with construction executives bonding companies and external advisors.
• Supervise coach and develop staff; oversee engagement teams.
• Delegate and manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously.
• Ensure work aligns with firm quality standards deadlines and client expectations.

Qualifications:

• 5 years public accounting tax experience (most specify construction industry experience).
• Strong technical knowledge of construction accounting multientity structures passthrough taxation long-term contract methods
• CPA required.
• Experience reviewing complex returns and managing client portfolios.
• Proven ability to lead teams and support talent development.
• Proficiency in CCH Axcess ProSystem fx or similar platforms.

Additional Details:

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race creed color religion national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability or any other characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application interview or participate in our recruiting process please send us an email at

Wipfli values fair transparent and competitive compensation considering each candidates unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $109000 to $163000 with offers typically not made at the maximum allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location skills experience training/education licensure certifications business needs current associate pay and relevant employment laws.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including but not limited to individual and Firm performance.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans) dental and vision coverage opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution well-being incentive education & certification assistance flexible time off family care leave parental leave family formation benefits cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance hospital indemnity insurance legal long-term care pet insurance ID theft protection and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation position status/level and location.

Wipfli is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law regulations and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.