Tax Manager - Private Company - Birmingham, AL

Role Overview

As a Tax Manager in RSM’s Private Company practice, you will be a vital advisor to business owners, helping them navigate complex tax landscapes and achieve their long-term financial goals. You will manage a team of tax professionals, oversee client engagements, and collaborate with specialists across the firm to deliver tailored solutions. This role offers a blend of technical expertise, leadership opportunity, and client relationship management.

A Day in the Life of a Tax Manager

Your day might begin with reviewing a complex partnership tax return, ensuring accuracy and identifying potential tax savings opportunities for your client. Next, you could be meeting with a business owner to discuss succession planning strategies, explaining the implications of various options and helping them make informed decisions. You’ll also spend time mentoring your team, providing guidance and support to help them develop their technical skills and advance their careers. Collaboration is key, so you'll likely connect with RSM specialists in estate planning or international tax to provide holistic advice to your clients. Throughout the day, you’ll be focused on providing exceptional client service and building strong, lasting relationships.

Why Birmingham, Alabama?

Birmingham offers a vibrant business environment with a growing economy, particularly in the financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors. The city boasts a lower cost of living compared to many other major metropolitan areas, making it an attractive place to live and raise a family. Birmingham also has a thriving cultural scene, with numerous museums, theaters, and music venues. The city is surrounded by natural beauty, with opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, and fishing. RSM's Birmingham office provides a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow your career while enjoying a high quality of life.

Career Path

RSM is committed to your professional growth. As a Tax Manager, you can progress along a well-defined career path. You might advance to Senior Tax Manager, then Principal, and ultimately Partner. RSM also offers opportunities to specialize in a particular area of tax, such as international tax or state and local tax. We provide ongoing training and development to help you stay at the forefront of your field and achieve your career aspirations. We offer exposure to strategic tax planning, business advisory and compliance work, a customized well-defined career path to match your professional goals, access to specialized trainings and programs, cutting edge technology, annual goal setting, performance advisors and coaches with real time feedback for developmental growth.

Salary & Benefits

RSM offers a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects the value we place on our employees. The salary range for a Tax Manager in Birmingham, Alabama typically falls between $110,000 and $160,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays, flexible work arrangements, parental leave, a 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, life insurance, disability insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, CPA exam support, wellness programs, and an employee referral bonus program. We also offer opportunities for advancement, mentorship programs, and firm-sponsored social events.

RSM Culture

RSM fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. We value our employees and are committed to their success. 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. We offer a customized well-defined career path to match your professional goals. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients.

How to Apply

To apply for the Tax Manager position in Birmingham, Alabama, please visit the RSM careers website and submit your resume and cover letter. We encourage you to highlight your relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are the key responsibilities of a Tax Manager at RSM?
   The Tax Manager is responsible for advising clients on tax planning and compliance, managing engagement teams, collaborating with specialists, and developing client relationships.
2. What qualifications are required for this role?
   A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, a CPA license, and 5+ years of public accounting experience are required.
3. What is the career path for a Tax Manager at RSM?
   The career path typically progresses from Tax Manager to Senior Tax Manager, Principal, and Partner.
4. What kind of training and development opportunities does RSM offer?
   RSM offers ongoing training and development programs, including specialized training, mentorship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
5. What is the salary range for a Tax Manager in Birmingham, Alabama?
   The typical salary range is $110,000 - $160,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
6. What benefits does RSM offer?
   RSM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k), and more.
7. What is the work environment like at RSM?
   RSM fosters a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
8. Does RSM offer flexible work arrangements?
   Yes, RSM offers flexible work arrangements to help employees balance their work and personal lives.
9. What is RSM's approach to client service?
   RSM is committed to providing exceptional client service and building strong, lasting relationships with clients.
10. How does RSM support employee well-being?
    RSM offers wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and other resources to support employee well-being.