What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Manager position at Venning?
Senior Tax Manager (General Practice)
Pay: $99,000 – $119,000 per year (base range listed for posting compliance; senior/principal total compensation will be commensurate with experience)
About Us
Venning is a full-service CPA and advisory firm founded in 1978 with offices throughout the East Coast. We provide accounting, bookkeeping, tax, assurance, and advisory services to individuals and businesses, taking a comprehensive approach to tax and operational complexities.
Role Summary
We’re seeking a seasoned Senior Tax Manager with broad general practice experience to lead client engagements and teams. You’ll oversee compliance and planning for closely held businesses and their owners, ensure quality and efficiency across the practice, and serve as a strategic advisor to clients with revenues up to $50M.
Key Responsibilities
- Proficient in preparing individual and business tax returns
- Experienced in tax return preparation across multiple entities
- Lead and review preparation of federal, state, and local returns for C-corps, S-corps, partnerships/LLCs, trusts/estates, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Develop and implement tax strategies; research complex issues and communicate clear recommendations.
- Manage a portfolio of small to mid-sized business clients (up to $50M revenue) across varied industries.
- Own engagement economics: plan capacity, manage team utilization and productivity, monitor WIP/realization, and drive on-time delivery.
- Mentor, coach, and performance-manage staff; champion best practices and technical excellence.
- Collaborate with Assurance, CAS/Bookkeeping, and Advisory to deliver integrated solutions.
- Serve as primary client contact; cultivate and expand relationships; support business development.
Qualifications
- 15 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting with general practice breadth.
- CPA required; Master’s in Taxation a plus.
- Demonstrated leadership managing multi-level teams and utilization/productivity metrics.
- Deep knowledge of business and individual taxation, multi-state issues, and current tax law.
- Experience advising small businesses up to $50M in annual revenue.
- Technology: CCH Axcess (preferred); Zoho CRM (a plus); proficiency with QuickBooks and common research tools.
- Exceptional client communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Location & Work Setup
Candidates must reside within a 100-mile radius of Newark, NJ or Atlantic City, NJ.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits (health insurance, retirement plan)
- Continuing education and professional development
- Collaborative, growth-oriented environment
How to Apply
Send your résumé to jobs@venningadvisors.com. Subject: Senior Tax Manager – Toms River, NJ
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• 401(k) • Continuing education credits • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Paid time off
Schedule: Monday–Friday; weekends as needed
Salary : $99,000 - $119,000
