Tax Manager/Senior Manager

Step into a high-impact leadership role where your tax expertise directly shapes client outcomes and drives firm growth. This is a career-defining opportunity for a seasoned tax professional who thrives on complex work, enjoys mentoring high-performing teams, and wants a clear path to increased responsibility and influence.

About the Role:

As Tax Manager/Senior Manager, you will lead complex tax engagements across a diverse client base, overseeing both compliance and strategic planning initiatives. You will serve as a key technical resource, ensuring accurate, timely deliverables while identifying opportunities for value-added tax strategies. Your work will directly influence client decision-making and contribute to the firm's long-term growth and reputation for technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning solutions, including entity structuring, succession strategies, and transaction advisory support.
• Oversee multiple concurrent engagements, managing scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables to meet critical deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to staff and seniors, reviewing work product and offering actionable coaching and feedback.
• Conduct and oversee tax research on complex issues, interpreting regulations and rulings to support positions and client recommendations.
• Collaborate with partners and client leadership to align tax strategies with broader business objectives and growth plans.
• Utilize tax compliance software and research tools to enhance workflow efficiency, data accuracy, and client reporting.
• Prepare and present clear, concise communications and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders on tax positions and planning opportunities.

Key Requirements:

• 8 years of progressive experience in tax preparation and advisory within public accounting or a similar professional services environment.
• Deep expertise in federal, state, and local tax laws, with a proven ability to interpret and apply complex regulations to varied client scenarios.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strategic tax planning, including entity structuring, succession planning, and transaction-related tax advice.
• Advanced proficiency with tax compliance software and tax research platforms, with a track record of improving processes through technology.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-level teams across engagements, including delegation, review, and performance development.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex tax concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align tax strategies to client objectives and firm-level initiatives.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills, with experience leading multiple engagements simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail combined with the ability to maintain a strategic, big-picture perspective.
• Analytical, solution-oriented mindset with experience resolving nuanced tax issues and contributing to technical thought leadership.
• Willingness to commit full-time with flexibility to work beyond regular hours as needed to meet engagement and team deadlines.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience advising closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, or multi-entity structures.
• Prior involvement in business development, client relationship expansion, or cross-selling tax services.
• Exposure to emerging tax technologies, data analytics, or process automation within tax functions.
• Experience contributing to internal training, technical updates, or firm-wide best practice initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field.
• CPA license required or CPA-eligible with a clear path to licensure in the near term.
• Advanced degree in taxation (MST) or related field preferred.
• Ongoing commitment to professional education and staying current with tax law changes and industry developments.

If you are a driven tax leader ready to take ownership of complex work, mentor talented teams, and shape strategic outcomes for clients, you are encouraged to apply.