Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax ManagerWinterset - Columbus, OH 43220OverviewSalary Range $140,000.00 - $165,000.00 SalaryDescriptionYour Future TeamArcher Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40 offices and over 450 professionals, we serve 150,000+ businesses. Our approach blends small-firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. We adapt to client preferences for in-person or online interactions, ensuring they connect with professionals who understand their specific needs.What You'll DoProvide strategic leadership and direction for tax services, client engagements, and practice operations.Lead, mentor, and develop tax professionals at all levels, including managers, seniors, and staff.Review and oversee complex federal, state, local, and international tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other entities.Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations, professional standards, and firm policies.Serve as the firm's technical resource on complex tax matters, regulatory updates, and tax law changes.Develop and implement sophisticated tax planning strategies that help clients minimize tax liabilities and achieve business objectives.Advise clients on complex transactions, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic tax matters.Manage federal, state, and local tax audits, examinations, and tax controversy matters.Serve as the primary liaison with taxing authorities and oversee the resolution of audit findings and tax disputes.Oversee income tax provision and reporting processes, including ASC 740 compliance, when applicable.Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a trusted business advisor.Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and develop new business opportunities.Participate in proposal development, networking activities, and practice development initiatives.Drive process improvements, technology adoption, and operational efficiencies across the tax function.Collaborate with firm leadership to support strategic growth initiatives and practice development goals.What You'll BringBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.Active CPA license required.Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or a related field preferred.Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive tax experience.Significant leadership experience managing tax professionals and client engagements.Extensive experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or a combination of both preferred.Strong expertise in federal, state, local, and international tax regulations.Advanced knowledge of tax compliance, tax planning, and tax advisory services.Experience managing complex tax audits, examinations, and controversy matters.Knowledge of ASC 740 and tax provision reporting requirements preferred.Proficiency with tax software such as CCH Axcess, ONESOURCE, or similar platforms.Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.Demonstrated business development and client relationship management experience.Exceptional leadership, coaching, presentation, and negotiation skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executives, business owners, and stakeholders.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, engagement teams, and client deadlines in a fast-paced environment.What We OfferMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)Paid Parental Leave401(k) Matching ProgramPre-Tax Commuter BenefitsPet InsuranceUnlimited Flexible Time Off7 Company?Paid HolidaysEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Base salary of $140,000-$165,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)Archer Lewis StoryArcher Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40 offices and over 450 professionals, we serve 150,000+ businesses. Our approach blends small-firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. We adapt to client preferences for in-person or online interactions, ensuring they connect with professionals who understand their specific needsAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Archer Lewis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.