Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax ManagerBoston, MA; Westwood, MAWS Advisors is seeking a driven and growth-oriented Senior Tax Manager to take on a leadership role across client engagements, firm initiatives, and practice growth. This is a high-visibility position designed for someone who is ready to step into a partner-track trajectory — someone who doesn't just manage work, but actively helps shape the direction of the practice. You will serve as a trusted advisor to private businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and families, while also contributing meaningfully to business development and firm culture.Established in 1994, WS Advisors is a Boston-based advisory and accounting firm dedicated to delivering thoughtful tax, financial, and business guidance that helps clients make confident, forward-looking decisions. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture rooted in accountability, respect, responsiveness, and continuous learning, where diverse perspectives are welcomed and individual growth is encouraged.Recognized for excellence, innovation, and a supportive work environment, WS Advisors has been named an IPA Top 200 Firm, an IPA Fastest Growing Firm, an IPA Best of the Best Firm, and one of Accounting Today's Best Firms to Work For. We invest in our people and foster meaningful careers built on teamwork, integrity, and shared success.Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today's industry challenges to reach their full potential.Essential FunctionsLead and oversee multiple complex client engagements across entity types including C-Corps, S-Corps, Partnerships, Trusts, and high-net-worth individuals and familiesServe as the primary client relationship owner; build deep, long-term client connections through exceptional service and proactive communicationProvide sophisticated tax planning and advisory services with a forward-looking, strategic lensIdentify and resolve technical issues through thorough research, sound judgment, and appropriate consultationAct as a business advisor to clients — offering guidance on growth objectives, M&A considerations, exit planning, funding structures, and entrepreneurial challengesDrive business development — identify cross-sell and new business opportunities within the existing client base and through external networking; develop and maintain a personal pipeline of prospectsRepresent the firm at industry events, networking functions, and community initiatives with the goal of expanding WS Advisors' visibility and relationshipsMentor, develop, and inspire a team of tax professionals; provide coaching, feedback, and stretch opportunities that build bench strengthLead and facilitate internal training programs and technical development sessions for staffManage engagement economics including budgets, billing, and collectionsPartner with firm leadership on strategic priorities, hiring, and team developmentContribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growthEducation, Skills, and ExperienceBS or MS in Accounting or Tax; CPA required8+ years of public accounting experience, including at least 2 years operating at the Manager levelProven ability to manage and develop a team of tax professionalsStrong technical foundation across a broad range of entity types and individual tax mattersDemonstrated interest in and aptitude for business development — whether through client expansion, referral relationships, or external networkingExcellent communication skills across all levels, including confidence presenting to and advising business owners and executivesAbility to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions with minimal supervisionPartner-track ambition and orientation toward long-term firm ownershipThe annual base salary range for this role is $170,000-$220,000. This range includes the anticipated low and high end of Walter Shuffain's salary range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors, including experience, education and/or skill level.