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Tax Manager

$130k - $160k

gpac

Job Description

Tax Manager - Public Accounting (On-Site | Southern CT)

Compensation: $130,000-$160,000 base + $15K bonus + profit sharing

Location: On-site, Southern Connecticut (not remote)

Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (½ hour lunch); summer Fridays are half-days

Contact: Catherine Chapman | gpac | View phone number on click.appcast.io | ✉ View email address on click.appcast.io


The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned public accounting professional looking for a Tax Manager role where you're trusted to lead without micromanagement? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-autonomy, no-billable-hours environment with a team that prioritizes both technical excellence and work-life balance .


The firm works with a variety of complex clients-including real estate developers, construction firms, and healthcare professionals-and is actively hiring to reduce team burnout and invest in long-term leadership.

Responsibilities

  • 70% review, 30% preparation of individual, business, and trust returns (1040, 1065, 1120, 1041)

  • Lead and manage a small but growing staff (you’ll help hire your #2)

  • Maintain excellent client relationships with a hands-on approach

  • Deliver high-quality tax work without timesheet pressure

Ideal Background
  • 7+ years of public accounting experience

  • CPA or EA preferred (or in process, near completion)

  • Experience with CCH, QuickBooks, and BNA a plus

  • Strong communication, leadership, and review skills

Perks & Benefits
  • Base up to $160K + bonus + profit sharing

  • Company vehicle

  • Full health/dental + 401(k) + tuition assistance

  • Generous PTO + flexible scheduling

  • Half-day Fridays all summer

  • No billable hour requirements




How to Apply

This role offers real leadership, autonomy, and stability in an industry where that's increasingly rare. If you're ready to make a long-term move to a firm that respects your time and expertise, let’s talk.


Contact Catherine Chapman, gpac

View phone number on click.appcast.io | ✉ View email address on click.appcast.io

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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