Tax Manager - Entity Tax Services at KLR

KLR is ranked as one of the Top 100 accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. It operates eight offices in Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, China and Switzerland and has more than 350 professionals. KLR is one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in New England and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for 19 consecutive years.

We are seeking a Tax Manager to join our Entity Tax Services Group, to be based in our Providence, Newport, or Boston office on a flexible hybrid basis.

As a key member of the Tax Team, the Manager will apply technical expertise and educational background across a wide range of client engagements. This role is central to our growing Tax practice, with responsibilities that include managing client relationships, overseeing technical tax work, and guiding staff. The Tax Team is dedicated to supporting clients with both tax compliance and strategic planning.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by demonstrating strong technical expertise, awareness of industry trends, and proactive communication of solutions to client and engagement teams.
• Prepare and review corporate income tax provisions, including ASC 740 calculations such as effective tax rate analysis, deferred tax items, and uncertain tax positions.
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision reporting for both public and private companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Review and oversee preparation of complex federal and state tax returns, including C Corporations (1120), S Corporations (1120S), Partnerships (1065), and Individual returns (1040) as needed.
• Provide technical guidance on corporate and pass-through entity tax compliance, including foreign filings such as Forms 5471, 5472, and GILTI.
• Research and resolve complex tax issues, drafting memoranda and recommendations for clients and internal teams.
• Manage and delegate work to tax staff, providing coaching, technical review, and performance feedback.
• Participate in and lead tax planning initiatives for corporations, pass-through entities, and individuals, including scenario modeling (BNA projections) and identifying tax-saving opportunities.
• Respond to IRS and state notices by analyzing issues and drafting technical responses.
• Act as the primary client contact on smaller engagements; build and maintain strong relationships through high-quality service and responsiveness.
• Support firm growth by assisting with billing, discussing fees with clients, and participating in practice development initiatives.
• Contribute to tax department operations by leading internal projects, developing processes, and mentoring team members.
• Collaborate with firm leadership and other service lines to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change from time to time with notice whenever possible, but not guaranteed.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree in Taxation or related field preferred.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) required.
• 7+ years of taxation experience, including prior public accounting experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and team members.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with tax and accounting technology; experience with CCH Axcess, SurePrep, and XCM is highly preferred.

This is a full-time position with standard hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours, including some evenings and weekends, will be required during peak busy seasons

Benefits

KLR offers a wide range of benefits including: health and dental insurance, paid time-off and a competitive retirement savings plan. We offer tuition assistance, in-house education programs and offer employees opportunities for community involvement.

Come join a firm who has recently been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” for 19 years by the Providence Business Journal and voted as a Top 100 Firm in the country by Accounting Today!

KLR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.