Tax Manager/Sr. Manager

📍 Center City, Philadelphia (near Rittenhouse Square)

🕓 Full-time | In-office position

Founded in 2015, J. Cohen CPAs & Advisors is a fast-growing professional services firm committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients. While we began with a focus on tax services, we have since expanded our offerings, always staying true to our mission of providing thoughtful, high-quality guidance. Our team is dedicated to more than compliance. We partner with our clients to help them thrive.

We are seeking a motivated Tax Manager to join our energetic and collaborative team. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a professional who values client engagement, excels in problem-solving, and seeks to make a significant contribution within a growing firm. The role is designed for those who wish to advance to Shareholder and is characterized by a strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to be a vital team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the review and strategic planning of individual, fiduciary, partnership, and corporate tax returns.
• Manage key client relationships and act as a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals, real estate entities, and startups.
• Guide, mentor, and develop staff and senior accountants, fostering both technical growth and professional confidence.
• Perform tax research to ensure optimal treatment for sophisticated client transactions.
• Stay up to date on current tax law and accounting developments, bringing insights to both clients and the team.
• Collaborate with shareholders on billing and firm management initiatives.
• Provide business and management advisory services that help clients achieve their long-term goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (required)
• Active CPA license (required)
• 5 years of experience in public accounting (required)
• Experience working with high-net-worth individual clients, real estate, or start-up businesses (required)
• Strong, broad-based tax knowledge and analytical skills
• Proven leadership ability and a genuine interest in developing others
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CCH ProSystem fx Tax, Engagement, and Axcess are a plus

The ideal candidate should also possess the following characteristics:

• Intellectually curious and emotionally intelligent
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and proactive
• Flexible, reliable, and adaptable to a growing firm’s pace
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of accountability and ownership

Why Join Us?

At J. Cohen CPAs & Advisors, we provide a supportive and dynamic work environment that offers opportunities for professional development and growth. We take pride in serving a diverse client base and tackling engaging, meaningful work.

Compensation & Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation with bonus and commission opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with firm contributions
• Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Student loan assistance and professional membership reimbursement
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Commuter benefits and more

We look forward to connecting with you!