About the job The role: "Sr. Client and Tax Manager" reporting directly to the Founder and CEO. IMPORTANT! Open to all "advanced/native" English speakers globally. We provide extensive training on U.S. systems and taxes and support U.S. CPA training and licensing. 100% remote and greatly flexible position Growth Opportunity: COO or CEO roles in the next 2-5 years. The Company: "Tukel, Inc. Accounting & Consulting" is a boutique US accounting firm incorporated in Delaware/USA in 2018, serving US small businesses, specializing in start-ups in technology or service industries. The company has more than doubled in size and revenue each year and continues to maintain similar momentum. We do not have any physical presence or offices in the US, work 100% remotely using cloud-based technology, and our founder is based in Istanbul/Turkey. The founder and CEO, Cenk Tukel, is an ex-CFO and board member of PepsiCo subsidiaries and has 30 years of both hands-on and executive experience in the fields of finance, management, strategy, legal, procurement, and human resources. The rest of the senior team collectively has more than 30 years of experience from Big-4 audit firms and the private sector. With their peer support, you will be gaining tremendous experience and a valuable skill set. Tukel, Inc. is a member of, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) The U.S. National Association of Certified Professional Bookkeepers (NACPB) The U.S. National Society of Accountants (NSA) and National Association of Tax Preparers (NATP). Tukel, Inc. is also a certified gold partner for Xero accounting, Gusto/Rippling/ADP payroll systems, Deel, Avalara/Tax Jar sales tax systems and many more. In addition, Tukel, Inc. has partnered with prestigious U.S. law and tax firms, as well as other specialized institutions to best serve its U.S. clients as a one-stop-shop. More importantly, the awards received are very prestigious. Below are just a few examples: Best Accounting Firm of 2024 (short-listed by Xero) Top10 Accounting Firm by Financial Services Review Top CFO Service Award by Financial Services Review Diversity and Inclusion Award 2024 (short-listed by Karbon) Net Pay and Benefits: We are looking for an "independent contractor" with a guaranteed pay structure who will work 100% remotely (e.g., home office, out of country, summerhouse) with flexible hours (certain conditions apply). If you have a full-time job (or do not plan to quit if accepted for this role), please do not apply as this is a full-time role and requires your full dedication. Net monthly payment is fixed and made in USD for the 160 hours work per month. The salary will depend on the experience of the candidate. Annual bonus as per the company policy (Usually 1-3 months worth of pay depending on the company and individual performance based on the targets) 2.5% commission on the sales made by the candidate 3 weeks of annual leave and additional personal days off Generous maternity leave up to 6 months Extensive training and certification opportunities, some of which will be mandatory to continue. Company stock option plan (as per the company policy based on seniority and tenure after the second year) CPA license support (after 1 year of service, we cover the full cost of circa $10,000) Fully remote and largely flexible work environment Annual company events where we meet in person (open to team members in Turkey, others join at their own travel cost) Responsibilities: Support the clients with their questions and advisory requirements on any matter they may have, not just tax or payroll. Manage the outsourced tax team and support them with their day to day questions and review their final work and then file the final tax returns. Prepare tax returns for large clients and if required for the smaller ones as well. Manage the HR and Payroll processing for the client end to end (hands on, all work is done by the person) Sales. The person is expected to make sales by researching qualified leads, generating a pipeline of potential clients, arranging sales driven Zoom calls with them and closing the sale. Partner with the business development team to generate new leads and prospects. Support clients with their projects, processes, and procedures by being their trusted advisor. Improve Tukel, Inc.'s internal processes and efficiencies with better use of technology Support Senior Management and Advisors with their client projects and research. Please bear in mind that the role covers all components of accounting from the simplest bookkeeping tasks to the advanced tax planning and advisory projects (depending on your experience level, not all will be expected from you). Requirements: Advanced English and native Turkish is a must. Minimum 12-15 years of client management and tax experience in the big 4 audit firms; preferably in the tax, audit or advisory teams. Experience in managing teams Engineering, business administration, economics, accounting graduate (from an English language university) High learning agility Technology savviness The applicant must have her/his own laptop, high-speed internet connection, and working environment. When you have client calls, you are expected to be in a silent location and professional-looking in videos. The Independent Contractor: A U.S. company cannot hire payroll employees who are outside the U.S. and thus we hire our team members as independent contractors. This means that you receive a net pay and all the taxes, social security, retirement plans, insurances are your responsibility. There is a 3 month trial period. We do not provide: employment or any employment guarantee Social Security, pension plan, indemnities, etc. Insurance or any other benefit typically available in an employment arrangement You will be responsible for your own personal tax obligations and insurance in your local country of tax residence, as well as social security payments from your net pay. What we provide: Net USD payment Online training on the platforms we use through our system providers Online training on the subjects relevant to your competency - worth circa $5,000 Hands-on (via Zoom) onboarding with the team Access our cloud-based systems and platforms for you to deliver on your responsibilities - and we use the best breed of apps. In addition, after your first 3 months, we support your professional development with: Providing you with the best of bookkeeping and accounting online training - worth circa $5,000 Help you get your Certifications - worth circa $10,000: -- Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) -- Certified Xero accounting and Gusto/Rippling payroll system Advisor -- PTIN (Tax Preparer Credentials) and Annual Tax Filing Season eligibility -- Advanced Certifications in Accounting, Payroll, Tax, and Management Reporting Membership in the US National Association of Accountants You can discuss the details of how we care for and support your professional development with our Founder. Long-term benefits: After the second year, if we are mutually satisfied with each other's performance and meet the expectations, you may be eligible for the stock option plan of the Company. Based on your shares, you will also receive either bonuses or dividends. You can discuss the details of this plan in your interview with our Founder if you move to that stage of the recruitment process. If you are equally excited and interested in this role, you can proceed with the assessment.