Senior Tax Manager - Public Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Tax Manager - Public Accounting

Senior Tax Manager - Public Accounting

Step into a premier leadership seat within our growing tax practice, where you will drive high-value advisory strategies, lead complex engagement teams, and work directly alongside firm shareholders on practice growth and client transition planning.

 

What you'll do

• Oversee and sign off on complex tax engagements across corporate, partnership, trust, estate, and high-net-worth individual filings

• Serve as the primary trusted advisor to business owners, executives, and middle-market clients, delivering proactive year-round tax planning and value-creation strategies

• Conduct advanced technical tax research and document well-supported conclusions on multi-layered tax positions and transactions

• Manage IRS and state tax authority audits and controversies, representing client interests with technical rigor

• Mentor, supervise, and evaluate engagement managers, supervisors, seniors, and staff, driving team-wide technical growth and professional development

• Partner with firm shareholders on practice development, client relationship expansion, and business development initiatives

• Monitor engagement economics, workflow efficiency, fee realization, and project timelines to ensure firm profitability targets are met

 

What you need

• 8+ years of progressive tax experience within a public accounting firm

• Active CPA license

• Proven track record leading complex business entity returns (1065, 1120, 1120S) and high-net-worth individual returns (1040)

• Deep technical expertise in year-round tax planning, transaction structuring, and advisory

• Outstanding leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills

 

Nice to have

• Master's in Taxation (MST) or LL.M. in Taxation

• Exposure to fiduciary, estate, or trust tax returns (1041, 706, 709)

• Prior experience supporting business development, client proposals, and practice expansion

 

Pay & benefits

• Base salary: $155,000-$195,000 per year, commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions

• Generous paid time off (PTO) program and firm-paid holidays

• 100% firm-sponsored continuing professional education (CPE) and professional association dues

• Structured leadership track and mentorship with direct access to firm shareholders

 

Location & schedule

• Primary offices: Troy, MI; Bingham Farms, MI; or Ann Arbor, MI

• Work model: Hybrid schedule

• Employment type: Full-time, permanent

 

About & how to apply

We combine deep technical specialization with hands-on client advisory in a culture focused on collaboration, agility, and continuous growth.

To apply, submit your resume through this posting for immediate consideration. Qualified applicants will be contacted promptly for a confidential introductory discussion.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/25/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$155000 - $195000 USD per year