Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Oklahoma City, OK

$125,000 to $145,000 tax season bonus

If you want this year to feel better, not just busier, this is a very good time to make that move

Many Tax Managers reach a point where they start to look at their role a bit differently.

Not just the title. Not just the pay. The bigger question is whether the year actually works. Whether the pressure is manageable, whether the workload is planned properly, and whether the firm around you makes the job easier or harder than it needs to be.

That is why this time of year can be such a smart window to move.

You can join over the summer, get settled properly, build relationships with the team and clients, and head into the fall deadlines in a much stronger position. For the right person, that can make a real difference to how the whole year feels.

This opportunity is with an independent CPA firm in Oklahoma City that has built the kind of environment a lot of people in public accounting say they want, but do not always find.

The team is around 20 people. Big enough to have proper structure, good systems, and clear standards. Small enough that your work is visible, your input matters, and your progression does not disappear behind layers.

What really stands out is how they run the firm.

Workload is planned properly. Capacity is looked at. Communication is clear. Expectations are sensible. It feels organised rather than frantic. For the right person, that can change the feel of the job completely.

There is also clear progression beyond Manager, if that is something you want. This is not one of those firms where you are left guessing what good looks like or waiting for someone above you to move on. Expectations are discussed early, responsibility grows as you are ready, and there is real scope to keep moving forward.

Why this role stands out

A better run environment than most firms of this size

A smart time to move, settle in, and build momentum before the fall deadlines

Clear progression beyond Manager

Direct access to hands on Partners

A stable firm with a strong local client base

Structure and standards without unnecessary layers

What you’ll be doing

Reviewing complex tax work across individuals, partnerships, and corporations

Leading client planning conversations throughout the year

Managing workflow across Seniors and Preparers

Supporting accounting work where it adds value to the client

Coaching junior staff and helping develop the wider team

Playing a visible role in how work is delivered across the firm

What they are looking for

Strong public accounting experience at Manager level

Comfortable reviewing complex returns across multiple entity types

Someone who enjoys leading people and managing workflow

Someone who values structure, planning, and a well run environment

CPA or EA preferred

If you are thinking about making a move, joining a new firm over the summer and getting properly established before the fall deadlines can be a very good way to do it. This one is well worth a conversation.

How to apply (without the fuss)

Most people treat job ads like a box-ticking ritual. Don’t.

If this resonates, apply. The button isn’t a marriage proposal it’s a conversation starter.

Prefer the human touch? Call me: 972-807-7244. If the platform hides it, I’m Alex Alcock (Distinct) on LinkedIn. I’m around from 6am CST and after 5pm CST.

Only at ~87% of the spec? Perfect. Apply anyway. The CPA firms I work with want interesting, capable people, not carbon copies.

Don’t overthink it. Worst case: a helpful chat about your next step. Best case: the role that gets you unstuck.

Alex Alcock, Distinct Recruitment. Recruiting Tax & Public Accounting professionals for independent and regional CPA firms. Also a dad of two girls so yes, I understand deadlines, balance, and flexibility.