Tax Manager

Tax Manager

Our client is a well-established public accounting firm providing comprehensive tax, accounting, and advisory services to individuals, closely held businesses, and professionals. The firm is known for delivering personalized, high-touch service while helping clients navigate complex tax matters, improve financial operations, and plan strategically for growth. The practice supports a diverse client base with services that include individual and business tax compliance and planning, outsourced accounting and bookkeeping, payroll services, and advisory support for small and mid-sized businesses. The firm places a strong emphasis on technical excellence, responsiveness, and long-term client relationships. This is a collaborative environment that values professional development, work quality, and client service, offering team members meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and opportunities for continued growth within the firm.

Job Title: Tax Manager Location: Annapolis, MD. Onsite. Employment Type: Full-Time About the Firm We are a growing public accounting firm providing tax, accounting, and advisory services to closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and their related entities. Our firm values technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth, offering professionals meaningful client ownership and a clear path to senior leadership.

Position Summary The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing tax compliance and planning engagements, managing client relationships, and leading and developing tax staff. This role requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to balance client service, team leadership, and firm initiatives in a fast-paced public accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities Manage and review complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations Lead tax planning, projections, and advisory engagements for clients Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building trusted advisory relationships Research complex tax issues and communicate recommendations clearly to clients and partners Oversee multiple engagements, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery Review work prepared by Seniors and Associates and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback Manage IRS and state audits, notices, and correspondence Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and workflow planning during tax season Collaborate with partners on client strategy, process improvements, and firm initiatives

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field CPA license required 6–10+ years of public accounting tax experience Strong technical knowledge of individual and business taxation Prior experience managing and reviewing tax engagements Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff Proficiency with tax preparation software and Microsoft Excel Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills Preferred Experience Experience with multi-state and complex tax matters Exposure to high-net-worth individuals and closely held entities Prior client relationship management experience

What We Offer: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives Flexible work arrangements (hybrid or remote, role-dependent) Clear path to Senior Manager or Partner Support for continuing professional education and professional development Collaborative culture with direct access to firm leadership