Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Tax Manager | $125,000–$175,000 | Permanent Opportunity

Location : Branford, CT area
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Employment Type : Permanent

Salary: $125,000–$175,000, based on experience

Are you an experienced public accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career? A well-established, mid-sized public accounting firm in the Branford area is seeking an accomplished Tax Manager to join its growing team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and firm partners while leading diverse tax engagements, mentoring staff, and developing lasting client relationships. The firm offers a supportive, collaborative environment with strong opportunities for continued professional growth.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Highly competitive salary of $125,000–$175,000
• Direct access to senior leadership and firm partners
• Clear pathway for professional advancement
• Flexible schedules and work arrangements
• Fridays off during the summer
• Generous paid time off
• Family-friendly, relaxed, and collaborative environment
• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, and nonprofit tax returns
• Lead tax and accounting engagements from planning through completion
• Perform tax research, projections, compliance, consulting, and financial statement preparation
• Manage tax notices and audits involving various jurisdictions
• Supervise, train, and mentor less-experienced tax professionals
• Provide trusted guidance to clients while developing strong professional relationships
• Manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and competing priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent designation
• At least 7 years of recent public accounting tax experience with progressively increasing responsibility
• Strong knowledge of tax law and experience conducting tax research
• Experience independently handling tax notices and audits
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and client-service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and professional tax software; CCH experience is a plus

Additional Schedule Information

During peak tax season, the position requires a minimum of approximately 55 hours per week from February through April 15. Additional overtime may also be required from September through October 15.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated tax professional seeking meaningful leadership responsibilities, strong earning potential, and long-term career growth with a respected firm.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly for consideration.

A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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