What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at Strategic Employment?
We're a well-established CPA firm on Boston's North Shore, serving everything from large publicly held corporations to closely held businesses across a wide range of industries. We've built our growth on staying entrepreneurial — giving our people real advancement paths and backing that with a compensation and benefits package that actually reflects it, not just promises it.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our leadership team. This is a high-impact seat for a seasoned, client-focused professional with 10 years of public accounting experience who wants technical work that matters and a direct hand in client relationships — not just a review queue.
Responsibilities
- Supervise tax engagements in accordance with firm and professional standards
- Plan and schedule tax engagements with clients and internal resources
- Build and maintain direct client relationships
- Perform detailed reviews of tax returns and workpapers
- Conduct tax research projects
- Communicate with clients and team members on project status, opportunities, and issues
- Provide training, direction, and oversight to team members
- Maintain technical expertise across relevant tax areas and industry specializations
- Build new client relationships and manage an existing book of business, including budgets and production goals
- Support consulting and special projects as requested by management and clients
Qualifications
- BSBA in Accounting
- CPA certification required
- 10 years of experience in public accounting
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, and client-focused
- Experience with QuickBooks, ProSystem fx Tax, Microsoft Word, and Excel
Pay Range and Compensation Package
- Base salary $130,000–$165,000 per year, based on relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Hybrid schedule (Wakefield, MA)
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and workplace culture.
Salary : $130,000 - $165,000