Tax Manager - Construction

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Responsibilities:

• Manage and review complex tax returns: partnerships, S-Corps, C-Corps, individuals - specifically for construction contractors and related entities.
• Oversee federal, state, and multi-state tax compliance for construction clients.
• Experience with long-term contract accounting, including percentage-of-completion (Sec. 460), job costing, revenue recognition nuances.
• Conduct complex tax research and analyze construction-specific 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 tax-savings opportunities, including methods changes and project-based planning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for construction clients; build long-term relationships and provide year-round 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, multi-entity structures, pass-through 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.

Amanda Feltner, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!
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