What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at Millington & Company?
About the Role
Millington & Co. is hiring a Tax Manager to lead client engagements, deliver proactive tax strategy, and mentor staff in a growing public accounting firm.
This is a client-facing, advisory-focused role—not just tax preparation. You will manage an existing book of business while working directly with firm leadership on complex tax planning and firm growth initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
- Review and manage complex tax returns: 1040 (high-income / multi-entity), 1065 (partnerships), 1120S / 1120 (corporations), 1041 (trusts & estates)
- Deliver proactive tax planning strategies for business owners and high-net-worth individuals
- Manage multiple engagements with responsibility for deadlines, budgets, and realization
- Serve as primary client contact and trusted advisor
- Identify tax savings opportunities and communicate actionable recommendations
- Supervise, review, and mentor staff/senior accountants
- Improve internal workflows, processes, and efficiency
- Participate in business development, referrals, and client retention
Required Qualifications
- Active CPA or EA license
- 7 years public accounting tax experience
- 3 years experience reviewing tax returns and managing engagements
- Strong technical expertise in: Partnership taxation (Form 1065), S-Corporations (Form 1120S), Individual taxation (Form 1040)
- Experience working directly with clients
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with trusts & estates (Form 1041)
- Experience advising closely held businesses
- Familiarity with Thomson Reuters, UltraTax, QuickBooks, or similar platforms
- Prior experience mentoring or supervising staff
- Background in tax planning and advisory (not just compliance)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary starting at $140,000 (DOE)
- Lucrative performance bonus structure (production realization driven)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Firm sponsored health insurance and other benefits
- 4 weeks PTO & 10 paid holidays
- Flexible work schedule
- Firm-paid CPA license, CPE, and professional dues
- Wellness reimbursement
- Referral bonuses (employee & client)
- Clear path to Senior Manager / Partner track
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Complex tax returns: 3 years (Required)
- Client management: 3 years (Required)
- Tax experience/public accounting: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $140,000