Tax Manager

Ropes & Gray

  • Boston, MA
  • $117,000-175,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
About Ropes & GrayRopes & Gray is a preeminent, global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top-three on The American Lawyer's prestigious "A-List" for seven years and is ranked #1 on Law.com International's "A-List" in the U.K.—rankings that honor the "Best of the Best" firms.The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Tax Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Tax Manager at Ropes & Gray, you will play a crucial role in managing the tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for the law firm and investment partnership, RGIP (Ropes & Gray’s Investment Pool). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in U.S. and international tax laws, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex tax issues.ResponsibilitiesThe Tax Manager will work as an integral part of the Tax, Treasury, Risk, and RGIP team, responsible for reviewing U.S. and international income tax return schedules, tax compliance, tax procedures, month end statements, and performing ad hoc analysis as required. The scope of this role includes a wide variety of accounting, reporting and internal control oversight:
  • Assumes responsibility for reviewing tax schedules for the preparation of the U.S. federal, state, international and local government tax returns; including but not limited to income, business tax, sales/use tax and property tax returns.
  • Assists with being the primary liaison with the firm’s outside tax advisors, providing information to external accountants with respect to the preparation of U.S. federal, state, and international partnership tax returns.
  • Works to ensure department objectives are met timely and accurately, and firm procedures are aligned with firm goals and global tax strategy.
  • Works with partners and their personal tax accountants throughout the year to answer tax questions related to K-1s and other items while demonstrating an advanced understanding of the firm’s tax reporting and tax planning concepts.
  • Oversee, coordinate, and assist with audits as they occur.
  • Assumes responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all financial and systems-related information.
  • Maintains knowledge of trends, developments and new technologies impacting the department. Research global tax issues using CCH, BNA, and Lexis.
  • Leads department project teams designed to streamline workflow and/or resolve issues; assists with various firm and/or departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute multiple complex communication projects.
  • Mentor, motivate and train entry-level staff and interns by providing guidance and serving as a professional role model.
  • Develop and oversee departmental processes and procedures.
  • Strategize with managers regarding tax planning and assessing and mitigating domestic and international tax risk.
  • Oversee the research by members of the tax team to determine the impact of having to file in new jurisdictions and summarize our recommendation of that impact for other departments within the firm.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA, or relevant professional certification preferred.
  • 7-10 years of work experience in U.S. and international tax, preferably in a public accounting, law firm or professional services environment.
  • Superior computer software skills with a particular expertise in Excel, Microsoft Office, Alteryx, and MicroStrategy.
  • Advanced knowledge of 3E, database report writers, and experience with equity partners’ capital and investment partnerships (partnership accounting).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams at all levels.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven track record to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Comprehensive and Total Rewards PackageRopes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $117,000 - $175,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.Working ConditionsThis position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.

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