Internal Tax Manager - Research and Audit

About Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman
Founded in 1967, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers, executives and select high net worth individuals. Our 30 partners and over 600 staff members deliver comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts. Our firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael, Wilmington, and London.

We are seeking an Internal Tax Manager or Senior Internal Tax Manager with ideally entertainment business management experience to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Location: This position can be based out of  White Plains (NY) or Manhattan (NY) on a hybrid basis.

Overview of Role: The Internal Tax Manager is responsible for consulting with Firm partners, managers and staff on client tax issues and will also handle/assist with income tax audits.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to Staff, Managers and Managing Directors by fielding questions, conducting research and acting as subject matter expert
• Assist in handling tax notices and audits with Staff and Managers
• Monitor new tax developments and provide guidance about them to the Firm.
• Limited review and possible preparation of moderate to complex, multi-state tax returns (individual, S corporation, C corporation, partnership, estate, and trusts)
• Assist in the planning/executing/administration of Firm trainings to educate Staff, Managers and Managing Directors on tax issues related to the industry to meet CPE requirements
• Other projects and duties as assigned

A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 6+ years of well-rounded income tax experience required, ideally for clients in the entertainment space
• Bachelor's degree and CPA license is required; MST or JD is strongly preferred
• Go Systems experience is a plus
• Experience with HNW individuals and their multistate S corporations and partnerships
• Ability to use research software (i.e., RIA, CCH, etc.) to conduct tax research and tax planning with minimal supervision, and to prepare clear and concise answers to questions asked
• Prior experience handling day-to-day tax questions, monitoring tax law changes, trends and guidance, and sending tax updates to partners, managers, staff and/or clients
• Prior experience handling federal and state tax correspondence; experience conducting federal and state tax audits is a plus
• Background familiarity with the entertainment industry (namely music, film, TV, sports and fashion) is favored
• Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)
• Sense of urgency and demonstrated ability to follow through
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to professionalism, discretion and accuracy
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook)

Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

Benefits & Pay

We offer a diverse and employee-friendly environment with great work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Multiple Medical, Dental and Vision plans (including HSA and FSA options)
• Generous paid time off policy
• Paid holidays 
• Hybrid work flexibility
• 401(k) with discretionary match
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Tuition assistance and career advancement programs
• CPA program (employer-paid prep materials, paid time off to study and sit for exams, a CPA completion bonus, continued education and license renewals)
• Early office closures for major holidays
• Discretionary profit-sharing program
• Employee and client referral bonus 
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness program

This is an exempt position. Employee compensation is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, employee education/training/credentials, employee work experience, work location (including if the employee will be hybrid or fully in-office), the scope and responsibilities of the role, internal peer equity, and market considerations. The expected base compensation hiring range for these positions is as follows:

• Manager: $132,500 to $160,000 per year

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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