What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager - CPA position at Orion Placement?
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Step into a true leadership role with direct visibility to firm leadership.
- Join an established CPA firm that is modernizing its systems, workflow, and team structure.
- Work with complex business tax clients, including multi-entity and multi-state matters.
- Build long-term client relationships as a trusted advisor, not just a reviewer.
- Mentor and develop staff while helping shape a stronger, more scalable tax practice.
- Clear long-term growth path with bonus and leadership opportunities.
Location: This is an on-site role based in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Michigan-based candidates are preferred, but relocation candidates may be considered for the right fit.
Note: Candidates must have an active CPA license, 10 years of public accounting or business taxation experience, and strong entity and multi-state tax experience.
About Us
We are an established CPA firm providing individual and business taxation, financial statement preparation, advisory, and business consulting services. Our team is known for personalized service, proactive guidance, and long-standing client relationships. Confidential Employer.Job Description
- Review and manage complex business tax returns, including S-Corps, partnerships, multi-entity structures, and multi-state filings.
- Provide proactive tax planning, advisory, and compliance guidance to business clients.
- Serve as a key client relationship manager and trusted technical resource.
- Review workpapers and tax returns with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and staff development.
- Supervise, mentor, and coach staff and senior accountants.
- Help improve workflow, delegation, project timelines, and overall engagement efficiency.
- Partner with leadership on process improvement, technology adoption, and firm growth initiatives.
- Support a client-focused, team-oriented culture built on clarity, trust, and high-quality service.
Qualifications
- Active CPA license required.
- 10 years of public accounting, business taxation, or closely related tax experience.
- Strong experience with entity taxation, business returns, and multi-state tax matters.
- Experience reviewing S-Corp, partnership, and high-net-worth individual returns.
- Ability to manage client relationships and lead accounting/tax team members.
- Strong technical tax knowledge, communication skills, and attention to detail.
- UltraTax, Accounting CS, Canopy, or similar tax/workflow software experience preferred.
- Small to mid-sized CPA firm experience preferred.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the opportunity to make a real impact in an established firm that is actively investing in its next stage of growth. This is a great fit for a CPA who wants more than a traditional review role and is ready to lead people, advise clients, improve processes, and grow into a long-term leadership seat.
JPC-1100
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Yes/No: Do you have strong entity and multi-state business tax experience?
- Please briefly explain how your experience aligns with this role (optional)
- This role is on site at the Mount Clemens, MI location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N.
- In what city/state do you currently reside?
- What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
Experience:
- business or public accounting tax: 8 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000