Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Tax Manager
Location: Mount Clemens, MI

About Carabell Leslie & Company
Carabell Leslie & Company is a 60-year established public accounting firm serving clients nationwide with a strong Midwest presence. As we enter our next phase of growth, we are actively modernizing our systems, workflows, and team structurewhile preserving the long-standing client relationships and reputation that define our firm.
We are building a more scalable, technology-enabled, and people-focused organization , and we are looking for leaders who want to be part of that evolution.

The Opportunity
This is not a traditional review-only Tax Manager role.
As a Tax Manager, you will serve as a technical leader, client advisor, and team developer , working closely with firm leadership to improve how work gets done and how teams grow.
You will have direct visibility and influence across client service, team development, and firm operationswith a clear path to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities
Client & Technical Leadership
Review and manage preparation of complex tax returns, including:

• Multi-entity and consolidated business returns (S-Corps, Partnerships)
• High-net-worth individual returns

Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services
Identify tax-saving opportunities and risk areas
Serve as a primary relationship manager for select clients
Ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and consistency across engagements

Team Leadership & Development
Supervise, mentor, and develop staff and senior accountants
Provide structured coaching on technical tax matters and workflow execution
Review returns and workpapers with a focus on teaching and development
Support performance management, feedback, and career progression

Operations & Process Improvement
Own project timelines and ensure work is delivered on time and within scope
Drive workflow improvements, standardization, and capacity management
Partner with leadership to implement and optimize firm technology (e.g., Canopy, UltraTax)
Monitor and improve realization, utilization, and overall engagement efficiency

Qualifications
Required
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
CPA license (or actively pursuing with strong progress)
10+ years of public accounting experience with strong focus on business taxation
Strong experience reviewing:
o Multi-state, multi-entity returns
Proficiency with:
o UltraTax (Thomson Reuters)
o Accounting CS
Proven ability to manage and develop team members

Preferred
Experience in a small to mid-sized or growth-oriented firm
Strong project management and delegation skills
Experience with workflow/practice management tools (e.g., Canopy or similar)

What Success Looks Like
Your team is more capable, confident, and efficient because of your leadership
Work is delivered accurately, on time, and with strong realization
Clients view you as a trusted advisor , not just a reviewer
You actively contribute to building a modern, scalable firm infrastructure

Career Path: Director / Principal Track
We are committed to developing long-term leaders within the firm. This role offers a clear and achievable path to Director and Principal .
Path to Director (Typically 1836 months)
Progression is based on demonstrated ability to:
Independently manage a book of business and client relationships
Lead and develop team members with strong retention outcomes
Drive workflow efficiency, utilization, and realization improvements
Serve as a go-to technical resource on complex engagements
Contribute to firm-wide initiatives (process, technology, operations)

Path to Principal (Long-Term Leadership Opportunity)
High-performing Directors may be considered for Principal based on:
Ability to grow and retain client relationships
Leadership across teams and firm operations
Contribution to business development and firm strategy
Long-term commitment to firm culture and team development

Support for Your Growth
Direct access to firm leadership and decision-making
Mentorship and coaching from principals
Opportunities to take ownership of client relationships
Exposure to firm strategy, operations, and growth initiatives

Why Join Us
Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a modernizing firm
Real influence on how the firm operates and grows
Exposure to complex, high-value client work
Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
Clear path to senior leadership

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
Commission structure with uncapped earning potential
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Profit-sharing program aligned with firm performance
401(k) with company contribution
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off plus firm-recognized holidays
Professional development and continuing education support