Career Opportunities

Dansa and D'Arata is always looking for the best and the brightest individuals to join our team of professionals.
Our management style and entrepreneurial atmosphere give individuals a genuine opportunity for achievement and recognition. When you are working with our clients, you are on a team with high performance professionals — many of whom are considered experts in their fields. Working closely with other talented individuals gives you the opportunity to learn hands on, helping you grow into an experienced business advisor. Our partners and managers are always available for questions and are happy to share their wealth of knowledge from years of practical experience.

Our goal is to furnish our people with the tools and training needed to succeed and advance within the firm. We provide comprehensive educational programs presented by the firm and outside organizations. We offer an extensive continuing professional education (CPE) program to ensure that our professionals get the necessary educational hours each year to meet requirements. Training includes a mix of in-house and external seminars, conferences, webinars and most importantly, practical on-the-job training. Training is both formal and informal to help you gain the skills that you need to handle different business environments.

Active participation in professional and civic groups is strongly encouraged. Many of the principals and managers at the firm are involved in the community and serve as directors on various professional, civic and charitable boards. Getting involved provides networking opportunities with individuals in other businesses and also allows us to give back to the community.

We are always looking for both entry-level and experienced professionals to join our team. Additionally, we have the following management opportunities available:

Tax Manager  |  Audit Manager



TAX MANAGER
Dansa and D'Arata LLP is a leading regional public accounting firm in the Western New York area, providing a wide variety of financial services to a diversified, prestigious clientele specializing in audit, compliance, estate planning, consulting and litigation support services. We are currently seeking an experienced and diversified Tax Manager to join our team!
Summary: The Tax Manager responsibilities will include a full array of tax services in the areas of individual, partnership, corporate, trusts, estates and not-for-profit organizations and consulting to high net worth entrepreneurs, businesses and family groups. Industries include real estate, investment companies, professional service companies, hi-tech, wineries, manufacturing, distribution and not-for-profit organizations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of recent public accounting experience
• Must hold a Bachelors in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• Must be highly motivated
• Must possess strong organization, communication and analytical skills
• Possess effective leadership, supervisory and management skills
• Display excellent time management skills
• Be able to build & cultivate strong personal relationships with peers in firm and the business community
• Is an effective team builder & leader
• Displays excellent business skills and appropriate industry knowledge
• Ability to work both independently & within a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and maintain positive client satisfaction
• Seek opportunities to be creative and innovative in serving clients
• Work closely with engagement partner and staff
• Create budgets for each client project
• Develop new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm
• Keep current on applicable professional standards
• Responsible for accurate & timely monthly client billings
• Assist in firm administrative functions as assigned by the partners
• Understand Dansa and D'Arata full services and industry capabilities
• Investigate compliance & research software
• Act as a role model and mentor new and existing staff
• Takes a sincere interest in personal career growth & development
• Participate in firm events (internal, recruiting, philanthropic, etc.)
• Participate in civic, business, community, and philanthropic activities

We offer a progressive, entrepreneurial environment with flexible schedule, competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit packages. Come be part of the Dansa & D'Arata team!

All qualified candidates should submit their resumes (please reference "Tax Manager" in the subject line) to: resumes@darata.com  for immediate consideration.

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AUDIT MANAGER
We are a leading regional public accounting firm in the Western New York area, providing a wide variety of financial services to diversified, prestigious clientele. We specialize in audit, compliance, estate planning, consulting and litigation support services. We are currently looking to hire an Audit Manager to join our team!

Summary: The Audit Manager will be responsible for conducting full-cycle audits for our clients in a variety of industries including real estate, finance/banking, not-for-profit, etc. The Audit Manager will oversee all responsibilities of its staff while meeting the project deliverables to provide the highest level of client service. This individual will also be expected to demonstrate industry experience, leverage client relationships, promote new business opportunities and be responsible for the professional development of staff. The Audit Manager will have frequent interaction with partners and staff and is an integral member of the firm's management team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have 5 years of public accounting experience in a professional services firm (Big 4 experience a plus).
• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Economics
• Must be a licensed CPA
• Must have experience working with privately held companies and non-profit organizations
• Must have experience in conducting retirement planning
• Strong technical knowledge
• Must have previous supervisory experience
• Must be committed to best practices of the firm
• Must have excellent project and time management skills
• Must be extremely detail-oriented
• Must be able to be flexible in a variety of situations and be a team-player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

All qualified candidates should submit their resumes to: resumes@darata.com  and reference "Audit Manager" in the subject line. Please include salary requirements.

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