Tax Manager
$120k - $150kMerit 321
Tax Manager – Government Contracting Focus
Our client is a boutique tax advisory firm that exclusively serves founder-owned government contractors. Our work is hands-on, technically complex, and highly relationship-driven. We are seeking a Tax Manager with strong experience in passthrough taxation (S-Corps and partnerships), multi-state filings, and individual taxation for business owners, who is motivated to grow into a Senior Manager role. This position offers meaningful client ownership, technical depth, and the opportunity to help shape the direction of the Tax practice.
What You Will Do
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients and own day-to-day tax relationships
- Manage client communications across email, virtual meetings, and phone calls
- Oversee engagement economics, including budgets, billing, realization, and collections
- Proactively identify tax planning opportunities and deliver practical, actionable recommendations
Technical Execution
- Prepare and review complex business returns, including Forms 1120-S and 1065, with related multi-state filings
- Review and coordinate preparation of Form 1040 returns for business owners, including passthrough income and state considerations
- Navigate multi-entity and multi-state structures common to government contractors
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting passthrough entities and owner-level taxation
- Perform tax research on complex issues and develop well-reasoned solutions
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop staff and seniors through detailed review and coaching
- Manage team workloads to promote efficiency, profitability, and timely delivery
- Monitor performance metrics and contribute to a culture of accountability and growth
Practice & Firm Growth
- Contribute to the strategic planning and direction of the Tax department
- Participate in business development efforts, including expanding services to existing clients
- Develop subject-matter expertise in an area of focus and serve as an internal resource
- Support special projects as needed
Position Requirements
Required
- CPA license required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year university
- 6–8+ years of public accounting experience, ideally at a regional, national, or multinational firm
- Strong experience with passthrough entities (S-Corps and partnerships)
- Solid multi-state tax experience
- Experience preparing and reviewing Form 1040 returns for business owners
- Prior experience supervising and developing staff
- Strong technical foundation with practical application of tax law
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable advising clients and leading discussions
Preferred
- Experience serving government contractors or professional services firms
- Experience with CCH Axcess or similar tax software
- Clear interest in long-term growth toward Senior Manager and beyond
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tysons Corner, VA
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