Not For Profit Tax Supervisor

Job Description:

Withum’s Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services. 

This Not For Profit Tax Supervisor role will be based out of our East Brunswick, NJ; Princeton, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Whippany, NJ; New York City; or Philadelphia, PA office. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of audit engagements, from planning to completion, to include supervision/mentoring of staff and building/maintaining relationships with clients.    

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities. 

How You’ll Spend Your Time: 

• Reviewing of annual employee benefit tax returns and unrelated business income tax returns for a large and diverse client base

• Reviewing of relevant state income tax returns and annual state charitable registration forms 

• Researching and resolving tax-exempt organization tax issues 

• Reviewing Employee Benefit Plan Forms 5500, Exempt Organization returns such as Form 990, 990-PF and 990-T, C Corp., S Corp., Partnership income, fiduciary tax returns and individual returns as time permits 

• Identifying and implementing tax planning opportunities   

• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines  

• Conducting constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly  

• Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader 

 The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA license, JD or a Master of Science in Taxation  

• At least 5 years of prior experience working in the tax department of a public accounting, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff  

• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills  

• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships  

• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment  

• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management  

• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, and strong attention to detail 

The compensation range for this position is $90,000–$170,000. Salary ranges for candidates residing in New Jersey and New York City are determined based on location-specific pay requirements and may vary accordingly. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

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WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.