Tax Manager

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and train assigned Staff Accountants and Account Managers

• Review and possibly prepare moderate to complex multi-state tax returns (individual S corporation C corporation partnership estate and an emphasis on trusts)

• Stay abreast of changing state and federal laws policies and economic/political climate which may affect clients finances

• Supervise and review Staff Accountants and/or Senior Staff Accountants preparation of moderately complex tax returns

• Conduct tax research and multi-jurisdictional planning and foreign touring clearances

• Review financial reports that may include net worth statements cash flow schedules meeting packages budgets investment analysis tour reconciliations etc.

• Communication with clients and client representatives via phones email and in-person meetings

• Act as a coach and trainer to develop staff members into efficient and effective client team members and address performance issues and concerns as needed

• Assist Managing Director in identifying and onboarding prospective clients

• Support Account Managers to provide highest level of customer service by assisting with contracts budgeting home purchases tours and year-end

• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with at least 4 years of experience with multi-state tax returns with an emphasis on trusts (in addition to individual S corporation C corporation partnership and estate)

• Masters Degree CPA and/or 6 years in a similar role is highly preferred

• CCH Axcess is required

• Basic understanding of AgilLink is highly preferred

• Proven knowledge of auditing standards procedures laws and rule/regulations

• Sense of urgency and demonstrated ability to follow through

• Commitment to professionalism and accuracy

• Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a trusting relationship with staff and clients

• Prior exposure to royalties touring services music publishing and record label administration is highly preferred

This position is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $135000 - $175000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience subject matter expertise geographic location where work will be performed and the applicants skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information including education and work experience is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

GRF is a leading full-service business management firm serving an exclusive clientele of entertainers athletes executives and select high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 40 Managing Directors and more than 700 professionals GRF provides comprehensive financial and advisory services across the music film television sports literary and broader entertainment industries as well as multi-family office services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.

As part of Focus Financial a premier financial services organization offering wealth management family office and business management solutions GRF combines deep industry expertise with personalized client service. Learn more at or follow the company on LinkedIn.

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Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management family office and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique client-first fiduciary philosophy Focus helps individuals families and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus visit or follow the company onLinkedIn.

EEO Statement: Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidates skillset and without regard to an employee or candidates race color religion sex (including pregnancy) gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state and/or federal law.

Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact

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