Tax Supervisor - Financial Services/Specialty Finance

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RSM’s Financial Services practice serves a range of clients in the specialty finance space. On this team, you’ll work with clients in the Specialty Finance industry which includes finance companies in the non-bank lending space, most common are FinTech, installment lenders, auto lenders, merchant cash advance companies, debt buyers, financial technologies/marketplace lenders, buy- here pay-here companies, lease-to-own companies. Our team focuses on tax compliance and tax consulting for some of the most complex and well-known specialty finance companies in the industry. 

As a Tax Supervisor, you will be responsible for the following job duties, which are centered around two core concepts: your technical & quality expertise and delivering excellent client service.

Responsibilities:

• Provide detail review and analysis of complex partnership and consolidated corporate tax returns
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical matter to facilitate communication between the client and the service team, all while managing risk for both the client and the firm
• Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, concerns, etc.
• Develop, motivate, and train staff level and intern team members
• Performing, documenting, and summarizing research and conclusions regarding specific tax issues
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 4+ years of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or a large national, regional or local accounting firm; or equivalent in industry or with a law firm
• Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam, EA or a licensed JD
• Prior tax compliance & consulting experience serving Asset Management clients
• Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters of Accounting, Masters of Taxation or MBA
• Active CPA, JD/LLM or EA
• Proven track record managing client engagements from start-to-end
  
  

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $88,400 - $167,200

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.