Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax Manager

Wilmington, DE

Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Clear Director Track

Public Accounting Doesn't Have to Feel Like Public Accounting

MacKai West is partnered with one of Delaware's most respected boutique CPA firms seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join their growing team.

This is a firm that has built an highly respected reputation among both clients and employees. While many public accounting firms talk about culture, work-life balance, and growth opportunities, this is a firm who is actually delivering.

The proof is in the retention.

Over the past seven years, 7+ professionals have joined the firm through our partnership, and the vast majority remain there today—a reflection of strong leadership, meaningful work, and a culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.

If you're looking for a Senior Tax Manager opportunity that combines sophisticated client work, strong compensation, real flexibility, and a long-term leadership path, this is worth exploring.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

✔ Clear path to Director and beyond

✔ Significant client-facing exposure

✔ Opportunity to develop business development skills

✔ Diverse and sophisticated client base

✔ Strong compensation and bonus potential

✔ Hybrid flexibility

✔ Collaborative culture with excellent retention

✔ Leadership team invested in mentoring future leaders

The Opportunity

This Senior Tax Manager will serve as a key advisor to clients while helping lead and develop the firm's growing tax practice.

You'll have the opportunity to work directly with business owners, high-net-worth individuals, real estate investors, construction companies, and family groups while expanding your exposure beyond compliance into planning, consulting, and relationship management.

For professionals who aspire to become a Director, Partner, or practice leader in the future, this role offers valuable experience in both client management and business development—areas many firms don't meaningfully expose managers to.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex tax engagements
• Oversee preparation and review of individual, partnership, corporate, trust, and estate tax returns
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients
• Identify tax planning opportunities and provide strategic guidance
• Mentor and develop tax staff and seniors
• Participate in client meetings and advisory engagements
• Assist with practice development and business growth initiatives
• Collaborate directly with firm leadership on client strategy and service delivery

Client Exposure

You'll work across a diverse client base including:

• High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs)
• Complex 1040 engagements
• Partnerships
• S Corporations and some C Corporations
• Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
• Real Estate Owners & Developers + Builders
• Trust & Estate Clients

The variety keeps the work interesting and provides the type of experience that accelerates long-term career growth.

What They're Looking For

• Public accounting tax experience required
• Prior experience reviewing returns and managing client relationships
• Strong background in individual and pass-through entity taxation
• Experience with HNWI, real estate, construction, or trust & estate clients preferred
• CPA license preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Interest in business development and long-term leadership growth

The Culture

The firm's success is built on great people.

This is an environment where colleagues genuinely enjoy working together, where leadership remains approachable, and where professionals are trusted to manage their responsibilities without unnecessary bureaucracy.

Employees are typically in the office 3–4 days per week, balancing collaboration and mentorship with flexibility when needed.

People work hard here, but they also have lives outside of work. The culture is professional without being stuffy, ambitious without being political, and growth-oriented without sacrificing work-life balance.