Senior Tax Manager

Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40+ offices and over 600+ professionals, we serve 65,000+ clients. Our approach blends small-firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. We adapt to client preferences for in-person or online interactions, ensuring they connect with professionals who understand their specific needs.

Your Future Team

Churchwell‑Hedman, LLC is a well‑established tax and accounting firm based in Joplin, Missouri, with more than 30 years of experience serving individuals and businesses throughout the Four‑State area. We are known for our strong community presence, personalized client relationships, and expertise across tax preparation, tax planning, tax resolution, accounting, and advisory services. Our team values integrity, collaboration, and delivering thoughtful solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Churchwell‑Hedman is a part of Archer Lewis, a growing national accounting firm formed by the partnership of respected local practices across the country. Joining Archer Lewis allows us to maintain our local identity and client‑first culture while gaining access to expanded resources, advanced technology, and a broader network of professionals. For our team, this means increased opportunities for growth, collaboration, and career development, all while continuing to serve clients with the same personal, community‑focused approach.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Tax Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients while leading complex tax engagements from planning through execution. This role is highly client-facing and involves reviewing sophisticated tax returns, providing strategic guidance, and mentoring a team of tax professionals. You will play a key role in developing client relationships, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and driving practice growth. This position offers a clear path to Principal, with increasing leadership responsibility and the opportunity to influence the direction and expansion of the practice.

• Lead and manage client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for tax strategy and planning
• Review complex individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns for accuracy and compliance
• Deliver proactive tax planning and advisory services to help clients minimize liabilities and achieve financial goals
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff and managers, including direct report responsibilities
• Manage multiple engagements, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships (advisory, planning, etc.)
• Support firm growth through business development and community involvement
• Collaborate with leadership on practice operations and long-term growth strategy

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience within a public accounting environment.
• Extensive experience reviewing complex tax returns and leading client engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality tax planning and advisory services.
• Proven leadership experience with responsibility for managing, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Strong working knowledge of tax preparation and compliance software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to identifying solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Pet Insurance
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus of up to 15% of base salary, based on individual and company performance . #LI-Hybrid

Compensation Range

$90,000 - $115,000 USD

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