Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $109,700.00 - $143,800.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Professional Development
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm known for providing clients with a distinctive coast-to-coast and global advantage. It operates extensively in key regions across the United States including financial hubs such as New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP collectively offer professional services through an alternative practice structure guided by the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct alongside applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. While Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm delivering attest services, Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiaries specialize in tax and business advisory services. As independent members of Baker Tilly International, a global network of accounting and business advisory firms present in 141 territories, they represent a collective strength of 43,000 professionals and generate a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. The company prides itself on fostering meaningful relationships internally and externally, and on its commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action principles.

The Tax Manager position based in the Kansas City office is a highly esteemed role within Baker Tilly, aimed at professionals eager to advance their careers as trusted business advisors. This role offers the exceptional opportunity to deliver tax and business advisory services to middle market clients, directly influencing the firm’s growth and success. The ideal candidate will work closely with firm leadership and play a pivotal role in coaching and developing staff, ensuring high standards in technical expertise and professional skills across the team. In this role, you will serve clients face-to-face, providing creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges. Baker Tilly offers a flexible work environment that values autonomy, encouraging employees to own their schedules and career development through innovative programs such as My Time Off, My Development, and Dress for Your Day. As one of the fastest growing firms nationally, Baker Tilly provides a promising upward career trajectory enriched by opportunities to build strong client relationships and contribute to engagement team growth.

This position requires delivering high-quality tax services, including conducting primary and secondary reviews of complex federal and state tax returns. Responsibilities also include analyzing accounting records and discussing findings with clients to provide informed consultation on accounting and business matters. The Tax Manager will maintain current knowledge of tax laws, oversee delegation of tasks to ensure efficient project completion, manage client relationships, and assist with engagement staffing and billing processes. This role values entrepreneurial spirit for networking and community engagement, alongside a commitment to continuous professional growth through firm-wide learning programs. The company’s supportive culture promotes a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for social activities and team outings. Salary for this role ranges from $90,000 to $133,040, depending on experience, qualifications, and location, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package. The employment type features a hybrid work model enhancing flexibility and work environment adaptability.

Job Requirements

  • 5 years of experience
  • 4-year degree
  • CPA, law license, enrolled agent

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, master's or advanced degree desirable
  • CPA or JD preferred
  • Five (5)+ years of experience providing federal and state tax compliance, accounting and advisory services in a professional services firm
  • Two (2)+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates
  • Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills
  • Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the big picture as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects
  • Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Job Duties

  • Be a trusted member of the team providing various tax, accounting and advisory services to middle market clients
  • Conduct primary and secondary review of complex tax return including federal and state filings
  • Review and analyze accounting records and/or reporting with clients, provide analysis and consultation, and communicate with client to discuss accounting and business matters
  • Deliver best-in-class customer service to clients at all times, with an emphasis on being responsive, timely, professional, and accurate
  • Manage and build client relationships, act as liaison to address and resolve client issues, and assist team leaders in researching and providing additional services to client
  • Effectively delegate and oversee the work efforts by setting goals, providing resources, removing obstacles, and scheduling deadlines to meet client expectations for delivery
  • Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal tax practices and laws
  • Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
  • Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community
  • Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs
  • Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
  • Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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