Tax Manager jobs in Connecticut

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.

• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.

• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.

• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.

• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required.

• Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.

• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.

• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.

• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.

• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Additional Responsibilities:
We’re leading the way as technology-enabled tax advisors who provide value through digitization, automation and increased efficiencies - all made possible by equipping our professionals to succeed in a world where transactions are faster, more complicated and require a deeper level of sophistication. PwC Tax provides unparalleled technical knowledge and specialization and industry insights, coupled with the One Firm knowledge that brings everything PwC offers to solving our clients’ needs. 

Job Requirements and Preferences:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree

Required Fields of Study:
Accounting, Finance

Additional Educational Requirements:
A Juris Doctorate (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation field of study will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Minimum Years of Experience:
6 year(s)

Certification(s) Required:
CPA, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates intimate knowledge and/or a proven record of success in IRS structure and strategic forward planning, including:

• Negotiating with IRS personnel in Exam, Appeals or Office of Chief Counsel;

• Identifying federal tax return compliance requirements for individual persons residing in the United States or abroad;

• Identifying federal tax return compliance requirements for domestic and foreign corporations and partnerships for income tax, employment tax, excise tax, and information reporting;

• Working with federal statutes of limitation for assessment of tax and for filing claims for refund;

• Working with federal underpayment and overpayment interest rules and federal penalty statutes;

• Conducting research in the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations and published IRS guidance including revenue procedures and revenue rulings; and,

• Drafting engagement letters to cover new projects with clients.

We are transforming the way we deliver tax services. Find out more about what we do on our Tax Career Page at pwc.to/whatwedotax