Tax Manager - Public

We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our public accounting team in Madison, Wisconsin. This position plays a central role in guiding complex tax engagements, advising both business and individual clients, and helping ensure the department delivers high-quality work on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capability, and a client-focused approach that supports long-term relationships and continued firm growth.Responsibilities:• Direct the preparation and final review of a broad range of business and individual tax filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.• Advise clients on tax planning strategies, technical issues, and practical solutions by conducting research and translating findings into clear recommendations.• Oversee daily tax department operations, including assignment flow, due dates, budgets, invoicing, and effective use of team capacity.• Supervise, coach, and assess tax professionals to strengthen technical skills, accountability, and overall team performance.• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and referral sources while identifying opportunities to expand services and support business development efforts.• Keep leadership and staff informed on engagement progress, emerging concerns, and priority items to promote timely decision-making and consistent service delivery.• Balance billable hour goals with high standards for quality, responsiveness, and turnaround time across multiple engagements.• Uphold ethical standards, safeguard confidential information, and contribute to process improvements that enhance departmental effectiveness.• Support work related to financial statement preparation and review as part of overall client service responsibilities.