Tax Manager

Job Title: Tax Manager

Job Location: Mount Clemens, MI

Job Type: Full Time

Relocation Assistance: Yes

Responsibilities:

Client & Technical Leadership

• Review and manage the preparation of complex tax returns, including multi-entity, consolidated, partnership, S-Corporation, and high-net-worth individual returns.
• Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and advisory services to clients.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities, potential risks, and compliance issues.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor for client relationships.
• Ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and consistency across all engagements.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff and senior accountants.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training on tax matters and workflow processes.
• Review tax returns and workpapers with a focus on quality and professional development.
• Support employee performance management, feedback, and career progression initiatives.

Operations & Process Improvement

• Manage project timelines, workload distribution, and engagement deliverables.
• Drive process improvements, workflow standardization, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Support implementation and optimization of tax and practice management technologies.
• Monitor engagement performance metrics including realization, utilization, and efficiency.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong technical expertise in business taxation, multi-state taxation, and complex tax return review.
• Proficiency with UltraTax (Thomson Reuters) and Accounting CS software.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent client relationship management and advisory skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA license required or actively pursuing certification with significant progress.
• Minimum of 10 years of public accounting experience with a strong emphasis on business taxation.
• Experience reviewing multi-state, multi-entity tax returns.
• Demonstrated experience managing client engagements and supervising teams.

Good to Have:

• Experience working in a small to mid-sized or growth-oriented accounting firm.
• Strong project management and delegation capabilities.
• Experience with workflow and practice management platforms such as Canopy or similar tools.
• Exposure to process improvement, operational scaling, or technology modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting business development or client growth strategies.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Profit-sharing program.
• 401(k) with company matching contribution.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays.
• Professional development, training, and continuing education support.
• Career advancement and leadership growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Company-sponsored events and team activities.