Sr. Manager (Tax)

SVA is looking for a Senior Manager to join our growing Tax team in our Madison, WI location. This is the opportunity you have been looking for! In this role, you will refine your skills across several industries, find your passion and the perfect fit. You will benefit from continuous learning through client-facing interactions and share your knowledge of how accounting impacts the business world to our more junior staff. Collaborate with an accomplished and diverse team of professionals and enhance your career with personalized development and mentoring opportunities. Demonstrate your expertise and leadership skills, while building your career in an independent and growing professional services firm that has been certified as a Great Place to Work®! SVA + You. Together, We Serve. People. Better.

Position Summary

Sr. Managers are responsible for client relationship management, including ownership of complex engagements and projects. This includes client consultations on all topics impacting a client's business. Individuals in this role are empowered to develop, train, and fully utilize each staff member on their assigned team. Sr. Managers may review all levels of work within designated expertise, and sign-off on engagements as assigned. You will be able to work closely with Principals and other firm leadership to ensure client expectations are met and exceeded.

50-60% Client Work

• Bring value to the client’s business and user experience to become a trusted business adviser through direct client communication.

• Execute engagements from start to finish by coordinating all phases of an engagement while ensuring budget allocations are achieved.

• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements.

• Actively develop new business and expand services for existing clients.

• Maintain confidentiality with client information in accordance with related laws and regulations and adhere to all SVA policies and procedures.

• Ensure all duties are performed efficiently, and to a satisfactory level, typically requiring 55 hours/week during busy season (including weekends), and 40-45 hours/week during non-busy season.

• All other duties as assigned.

30% Supervision and Leadership

• Assign work to staff members on the basis of their knowledge and capabilities.

• Participate in the training of staff members; offer guidance and direction and give constructive feedback of work papers.

• Accountable for staff performance, engagement, and retention. Conduct stay interviews and work with leadership to resolve any themes.

• Continue to transfer the client relationship to junior staff to ensure the right work is being performed at each level.