Tax Manager

Job Description

Tax Manager | Shelton, CT | $150,000 - $170,000

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A well-established 22-person CPA firm in Shelton, Connecticut is seeking a hybrid experienced Tax Manager to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys managing client relationships, reviewing complex tax returns, mentoring staff, and serving as a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.

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The firm is also open to considering a strong Tax Senior who is ready to take the next step and can demonstrate the technical expertise and confidence to review and sign off on final work product.

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Responsibilities

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• Manage tax engagements from start to finish
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• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on tax and financial matters
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• Collaborate with attorneys, financial advisors, and other outside professionals
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• Review and prepare complex individual, corporate, partnership, trust, estate, and gift tax returns
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• Develop and implement tax planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals and business owners
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• Conduct tax research and communicate findings to clients and firm leadership
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• Review and respond to federal and state tax notices
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• Mentor, train, and develop tax staff
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• Manage multiple projects while ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met
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Qualifications

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• 7+ years of public accounting tax experience preferred
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• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a related field
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• CPA preferred, but flexibility for the right candidate
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• Strong technical tax knowledge across individual and business taxation
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• Experience reviewing returns and delivering a high-quality final product
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• UltraTax experience is a plus
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• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and tax software platforms
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• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Additional Details

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• Base Compensation $150,000 - $170,000
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• Approximately 90% review / 10% preparation
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• Dedicated portfolio of business and individual clients
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• Strong preference for candidates with review experience
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• Open to candidates from larger firms, including Big 4 backgrounds, who can demonstrate the ability to transition into a more hands-on, client-facing environment
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Benefits

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• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
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• Employer-paid health insurance for employees
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• Paid time off
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• Flexible work hours
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• Business casual environment
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• Collaborative and supportive culture
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• Clear opportunity for long-term growth and advancement
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If you're looking to join a respected CPA firm where you can make an immediate impact, build lasting client relationships, and play a key role in a growing tax practice, let's connect.

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