RSM

Tax Supervisor - Corporate

Houston Full time

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 role offers the opportunity to join the C-Corp 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 to 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 Supervisor with RSM, you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused on two core concepts: your technical & quality expertise and delivering excellent client service.

Responsibilities:

  • Detailed review of Federal, State, and Corporate tax returns to provide high quality work product
  • 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.
  • Develop, motivate, and train staff level team members
  • Performing, documenting, summarizing, and reviewing research conclusions regarding specific tax issues
  • Review and research tax questions related to income tax compliance for federal, state, purposes.
  • Remain up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Some travel may be required 

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) or Bachelor of Business Management (Finance)
  • Minimum of 5 years of corporate federal tax compliance and tax consulting experience pertaining to planning, research, and general mergers and acquisitions activities experience in a public accounting environment
  • Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
  • Comprehensive understanding of tax law/rules and implications
  • Experience of doing 3 years of detailed review of tax returns/workpapers
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master of Business Administration (Finance)
  • CPA or EA
  • Experience of working for a Big 4 or large regional accounting firm
  • Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
  • Detailed review and analysis of federal, state partnership, S corporation tax returns to provide high quality work product
  • Review the calculation of ASC 740 tax provisions
  • Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation
  • Experience in dealing with international tax matters
  • Familiarity with tax research tools (Bloomberg BNA, RIA/Thompson Checkpoint, CCH Answer Connect etc.) and tax preparation technology (CCH Axcess preferred)
  • Experience with OneSource Tax Provision Software
  • Experience with OneSource Income Tax – tax return preparation
  • Experience with CCH Access – tax return preparation
  • Experience with ASC 740 Purchase Accounting
  • Experience with M&A Purchase Price Allocations and Gain Calculations
  • Experience with large multi-state consolidated C corporations

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 the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

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. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.

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: $82,400 - $155,700

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