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Tax Manager

PKFOD
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2026

The Tax Manager will be responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete and timely preparation and review of tax returns for our diverse client base. This individual will be responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. The Tax Manager should be comfortable with tax compliance on individual, corporate and partnership returns.

Essential Duties: 

  • Provide detail review of individual, corporate and partnership tax returns.
  • Prepare more complex tax returns.
  • Manage multiple clients, budgets and production goals. 
  • Build new and existing client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client’s businesses.
  • Work closely with Tax Partners to satisfy the needs with planning and tax compliance.
  • Understand and manage firm risk on tax services performed.
  • Remain up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.
  • Prepare research memoranda, written correspondence/guidance and other documents.
  • Develop, motivate and train staff.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required.
  • MST or Law degree a plus.
  • Active CPA license or EA designation required.
  • 7 years progressive tax experience in public accounting required.
  • Solid Tax background (Compliance, Review, Individual, Corporate, Partnership, Research & Planning) required. 
  • Strong accounting, tax and analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience as a team leader: supervising and training teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.
  • Performing, documenting, summarizing and reviewing research conclusions regarding specific tax issues.
  • Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
  • Knowledge of tax software, preferably ProSystem fx. 
  • Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
  • Must have access to a car and be willing to travel locally to clients and/or other PKFOD offices if required.

Compensation & Benefits:

The compensation for this position ranges from $115,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

At PKFOD, we value our team members and are committed to their success and well-being. As part of our comprehensive benefits and compensation package, we offer:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Basic Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program
  • Flexible Spending & Health Saving accounts
  • Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Work-life programs
  • Commuter & Parking benefits programs
  • Inclusive Parental Leave Benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Firm Holidays
  • Community & Volunteering programs
  • Recognition & Rewards programs
  • Training & Certification programs
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus

*Eligibility for benefits is determined based on position, hours worked, and other criteria. Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

PKFOD is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies, LLC (“PKFOD”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFOD on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFOD through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFOD is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD.

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Salary : $115,000 - $120,000

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