Tax Manager

Tax Manager

McKinney, Texas | Close to Frisco

$125,000 to $160,000

A Partner path should be more than a vague promise

By the time you reach Tax Manager, you have usually proved that you can handle the technical side of the job.

You can review complex returns, manage deadlines, deal with clients, and support junior staff.

The bigger question is what comes next.

I am representing an established independent CPA firm in McKinney TX that is looking for a Tax Manager who wants to build toward Partner and have a clearer understanding of what that progression could actually require.

Rather than being told there may be an opportunity one day, you will have the chance to understand what the firm values, where you can make a bigger contribution, and how your role could broaden over time.

More than another Manager role

You will remain close to the technical work, but your role will extend beyond review.

You will manage important client relationships, work directly with the leadership team, support planning and advisory work, and gain greater exposure to how the wider practice operates.

You will also play a meaningful role in developing junior accountants and improving how the firm supports its clients.

Your judgement will be visible, and so will the contribution you make.

What the role involves

You will review complex individual and business tax work.

You will lead client relationships and act as a trusted point of contact throughout the year.

You will support tax planning and advisory engagements alongside senior leadership.

You will coach and develop junior accountants, helping them improve both technically and professionally.

You will contribute to conversations around client service, team development, and the continued growth of the firm.

You will also build the broader leadership and commercial experience that matters if Partnership is your longer term goal.

Who this role may suit

You will need at least five years of public accounting tax experience and a strong technical foundation across individual and business taxation.

A CPA or EA is required.

You should be comfortable managing clients independently, exercising sound judgement, and supporting the development of less experienced team members.

This could be a strong fit if you already feel capable of more than your current role allows.

You may want greater influence, more exposure to the business side of a CPA firm, or simply a clearer understanding of what you need to demonstrate to move beyond Manager.

Compensation

$125,000 to $160,000, depending on experience.

Start with a conversation

You do not need an updated résumé to begin.

Call me directly on 972 807 7244 for a confidential discussion.

I am usually available from 6:00am CST and again after 5:00pm CST.

Alex Alcock

Distinct Recruitment