Tax Manager - Public Accounting

Tax Manager

Location: Hamilton Township, NJ (On-Site During Tax Season)

Compensation: $125,000 - $140,000 Base Salary Performance Bonus

Future Opportunity: Leadership Succession Path

A respected and growing public accounting, tax, and business advisory firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our leadership team. This is a unique opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working closely with privately held businesses, real estate clients, and high-net-worth individuals while developing toward a future leadership role within the firm.

The successful candidate will work directly alongside firm leadership, building relationships with clients, mentoring staff, and helping guide the firm's continued growth. We are seeking someone who values the personalized service, community impact, and entrepreneurial environment that define successful local accounting firms.

This role is ideal for a professional coming from a small to mid-sized public accounting firm where client relationships, hands-on advisory work, and broad tax exposure are central to the job.

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Review:

• Prepare and review complex individual, partnership, S-Corporation, and C-Corporation tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Review work prepared by staff and provide technical guidance.

Tax Planning & Advisory:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and individual clients.
• Deliver proactive tax planning strategies and consulting services.
• Help clients navigate business growth, succession planning, and tax-saving opportunities.

Client Relationship Management:

• Maintain and expand relationships with an established client base.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding tax matters, financial reporting, and planning opportunities.
• Provide a high-touch service experience consistent with a community-focused firm.

Team Leadership:

• Mentor, coach, and develop junior accountants and tax professionals.
• Review staff work and assist with technical and professional development.
• Lead projects, manage deadlines, and support overall team success.

Tax Resolution & Representation:

• Respond to IRS and state tax notices and inquiries.
• Assist clients with audit support and representation.
• Help resolve tax-related issues efficiently and professionally.

Accounting Oversight:

• Review client accounting records and financial information.
• Support bookkeeping and accounting review engagements as needed.
• Partner with clients to improve accounting processes and financial reporting.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 6 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong experience with: Individual tax returns (Form 1040), Partnerships (Form 1065), S-Corporations (Form 1120-S), C-Corporations (Form 1120)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA preferred.
• Experience providing tax planning and consulting services to closely held businesses and individual clients.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with UltraTax is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Established and loyal client base.
• Diverse mix of family-owned businesses, real estate clients, and individuals.
• Significant client interaction and advisory responsibility.
• Direct exposure to firm leadership and business operations.
• Opportunity to mentor staff and influence firm strategy.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Clear path toward increased leadership responsibility.
• Potential for future equity participation for the right candidate.