What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager - Specialized CPA Firm $165k/yr position at ProPivotal?
A high-impact Tax Manager opportunity is open with our partner, a specialized CPA firm in Wakefield, MA. This is a leadership-track role for a client-facing tax professional who wants real influence, strong support, and a flexible hybrid schedule. This is a great opportunity for an experience Tax Manager or a Tax Supervisor looking to make the jump to a Manager role and work for a company who is far from a traditional accounting firm both in their culture and specialized tax advisory and services which sets them apart.
Required Qualifications- 10 years of public accounting experience (tax-focused)
- Active CPA required
- Proven experience leading multiple client engagements and managing deadlines
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with common tax/accounting tools (QuickBooks, ProSystem fx Tax, MS Word/Excel)Preferred Qualifications
- Prior supervisory/managerial tax experience (review mentoring engagement leadership)
- Comfort supporting business development and expanding client relationshipsKey Details
- Location: Wakefield, MA
- Work arrangement: Hybrid (in office Tues/Wed/Thurs; remote Mon/Fri)
- Flexible target start date
- Compensation: $140,000$165,000 base salary, plus annual bonus eligibility (final offer based on experience, skills, and internal equity)
- Environment: Progressive, growth-oriented CPA firm with clear advancement opportunities
- Benefits Include 401K with matching, strong health/dental/vision insurance package, life and short-term disability coverage, and moreWhy This Job is Awesome / Your Impact
- True leadership seat: join the leadership team and drive engagement execution, client strategy, and team development
- Strong comp benefits: competitive base salary with bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package
- Flexibility thats actually defined: hybrid schedule with set in-office collaboration days
- Culture you can feel: monthly team gatherings, annual holiday party, end-of-tax-season celebration, and summer outing
- Community-focused: quarterly philanthropic initiatives and a charitable foundation that awards scholarships to local accounting students
- A firm people stick with: supportive team environment with a grow together mindsetResponsibilities
- Lead and supervise tax engagements in accordance with firm and professional standards
- Plan and schedule engagements, balancing client expectations and internal resources
- Build and maintain direct client relationships (ongoing advisory, not just compliance)
- Review complex tax returns and workpapers; ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness
- Conduct tax research and apply findings to planning and advisory work
- Provide coaching, training, and oversight to develop staff and strengthen delivery
- Manage engagement economics (budgets, production goals) and support business development
- Support consulting and special projects as needed
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