Tax Supervisor - Partnerships

About this role

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Our Private Equity Portfolio Company practice serves both partnership and corporate companies, the majority of which are owned by Private Equity Funds.   This particular role offers the opportunity to join the Pa rtnership Tax team , a high-performing, high-growth team that advises clients on their tax strategy and compliance obligations using both industry and technical expertise with our cross-functional teams, especially our Financial Services team.  Our professionals help guide their clients through M&A transactions and capital account analysis, all while delivering digitally enabled services in conjunction with our world-class tax technology offerings.  

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

Responsibilities  

• Provide detail review and analysis of tax returns  

• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm  

• Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, concerns, etc.  

• May have people leadership responsibilities  

• Develop, motivate, and train staff level team members.  

• Performing, documenting, summarizing, and reviewing research conclusions regarding specific tax issues  

• Remain up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law  

• Review research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standard  

• Assist to manage engagement workflow, engagement team resources, and engagement billing

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Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university  

• Will have completed all educational requirements for CPA licensure eligibility in the state in which you'll reside or completed all requirements to sit for the Bar exam, by start date  

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in public accounting with emphasis on taxation  

• Experience preparing and reviewing returns with one or more of the following: S Corporation or Partnerships  

• S trong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel  

• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards  

• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means  

• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in a fast paced, client service environment  

• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer and other standard office equipment  

• Ability to maintain consistent, onsite presence during core business hours including the ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required , including access to reliable transportation  

• Ability to work extended and/or non standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs

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Preferred Qualifications  

• An active accreditation obtained, in process or willing and able to obtain one of the following: CPA, EA, or attorney license  

• Advanced degree ( Master’s in Accounting , Taxation, or MBA)  

• Experience with large or national accounting firms  

• Working knowledge of tax code and compliance  

• Familiarity with tax preparation and review processes  

• Focus on M&A, ASC 740, multi-state consolidated C corporations, and advanced tax technology tools  

• Deep partnership taxation expertise , capital account analysis, and complex provisions (704(c), 754)

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 .

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; 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; US Military/Veteran status; 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 th

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