Plante Moran | Tax Manager

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a Tax Manager to play a key role in supporting and coordinating the Firm’s internal partner 1040 tax compliance program.
• This position is responsible for managing the preparation, review, and delivery of partner individual tax returns, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely completion during peak compliance periods.
• In addition to hands-on technical responsibilities, the Tax Manager serves as a primary day-to-day coordinator for the partner tax process—working closely with partners, internal teams, and senior leadership to track progress, resolve issues, and maintain high service standards.
• This role is well-suited for a tax professional who excels in execution, organization, and communication, and who enjoys mentoring staff while supporting firm-level tax initiatives.
• This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.
• Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location.
• Manage the preparation, review, and filing of internal partner 1040 returns, including related state and local filings, in accordance with Firm timelines and quality standards.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for the internal partner 1040 program, coordinating workflows, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring clear communication across teams.
• Coordinate partner organizers, data collection, and follow-up requests to ensure complete and accurate information is received.
• Track return status and progress throughout the tax season; proactively identify bottlenecks, risks, or capacity issues and escalate as needed.
• Assist with firm-level tax planning discussions related to partner tax matters, including research and drafting of planning considerations.
• Support IRS and state income tax examinations related to partner returns by preparing documentation and responding to information requests.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the partner 1040 process, including standardization, use of tax technology, templates, and workflow tools.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on partner tax matters, deadlines, and emerging issues.
• Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model.
• Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace.
• Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.
• Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.
• Coach and develop staff through training, delegation, and performance feedback, with a focus on technical growth and seasonal readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of progressive tax experience, with significant experience preparing and reviewing individual (1040) returns; partnership experience preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of individual income tax compliance and multi-state considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex workflows and manage competing deadlines during peak periods.
• Proven experience supervising and developing staff; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify technical issues, apply tax guidance, and escalate complex planning or risk areas appropriately.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort working directly with partners and senior stakeholders.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.
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Plante Moran

Plante Moran is an employer hiring in India (sector: Audit / Consulting / Advisory).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Southfield, Chicago Riverside Plaza, Denver Tech Center and Wakefield.

• Industry: Audit / Consulting / Advisory