Tax Manager

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Compensation: $100,000–$150,000

Pathway Talent Partners is supporting a rapidly growing professional services firm in its search for a Tax Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, people-focused organization that prioritizes collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful client impact. If you are seeking a firm where you can grow your career, lead with confidence, and contribute at a strategic level, this role offers an ideal next step.

About the Opportunity

This Milwaukee-based firm is known for its strong culture—one that blends high performance with genuine support, work-life balance, and an environment where employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. As a Tax Manager, you’ll play a key leadership role: guiding staff, driving client success, and shaping the future of the tax practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff; provide training and delegate work appropriately

• Review staff-prepared tax returns for accuracy and compliance

• Prepare, review, and sign a broad range of tax returns, including:

  • Partnerships, S-corporations, and C-corporations (including multi-state filings)

  • Individual and trust tax returns

• Manage client billing and support the invoicing process

• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor

• Conduct tax research, tax projections, and correspondence with tax authorities

• Lead business development initiatives and participate in community engagement

• Manage projects and client portfolios with a strategic, solutions-focused approach

What You Bring

Experience & Skills

• 5 years of relevant tax experience within public accounting

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities

• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management

• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• Active CPA license required

Culture & Work Environment

• Collaborative, employee-centric culture

• Strong commitment to work-life balance

• Professional yet relaxed environment with accessible leadership

• Firm-wide engagement and regular recognition initiatives

• Frequent team-building and social events

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with firm contribution

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, EAP)

• FSA and HSA options

• Generous PTO: minimum of 120 hours vacation 40 hours sick time

• Paid professional development, including CPE and professional organization dues

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

Additional Perks

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

• Balanced tax season hours

• Summer hours

• Personalized career coaching and individual development plans