Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Location: Raleigh, NC | Wilmington, NC | Greensboro, NC

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Hire Wire Talent is partnering with a well-established national accounting and advisory firm to identify an experienced tax professional for its growing team in North Carolina.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys complex tax work, client relationships, mentoring junior professionals, and providing thoughtful tax planning and advisory support. The firm offers the resources and career opportunities of a larger organization while maintaining a collaborative, people-focused culture.

Position Summary

The Tax Manager / Senior Tax Professional will be responsible for reviewing and preparing complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns while managing client engagements and providing strategic tax guidance. Construction client experience is a must.

This individual will work closely with clients and internal team members, supervise and mentor junior staff, research complex tax matters, and ensure engagements are completed accurately and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Review complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• Prepare highly complex tax returns when needed
• Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted resource for tax-related questions and planning
• Coordinate tax filings across related entities
• Review work completed by team members and provide constructive feedback
• Review quarterly and annual accounting procedures supporting tax preparation
• Evaluate organizational structures and their potential tax implications
• Prepare estimated tax liabilities and assist clients with proactive tax planning
• Research complex federal and state tax matters and document recommendations
• Communicate tax strategies and solutions to clients and other professional advisors
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior tax professionals
• Participate in performance reviews and professional development initiatives
• Manage multiple engagements, competing priorities, and deadlines
• Remain current on changes to tax laws, regulations, and industry best practices
• Meet applicable billable-hour and productivity expectations

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of professional tax preparation and compliance experience
• CPA license or CPA eligibility strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Strong knowledge of individual, corporate, and partnership taxation
• Experience researching and resolving complex tax matters
• Ability to interpret changing tax regulations and translate them into practical planning strategies
• Experience with professional tax preparation software and related accounting technology
• Strong client-facing communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines during periods of high activity
• Flexibility to work additional hours when necessary to meet client and team deadlines

What the Firm Offers

The firm provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support both professional growth and work-life balance, including:

• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and an extended year-end firm closure
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Mentorship and career-development opportunities
• CPA exam and licensure support
• Firm-sponsored events and team activities
• Opportunities for continued advancement within a growing national organization

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex tax engagements while continuing to develop as both a technical tax professional and a leader. It may be a strong fit for someone seeking the resources and advancement opportunities of a larger firm without sacrificing collaboration, flexibility, and meaningful client relationships.