Tax Manager

Tax Manager - Hattiesburg, MS

Who: A seasoned CPA with at least five years of public accounting experience and strong leadership and technical review skills.

What: Leads tax engagements, conducts final technical reviews, manages workflow and staff, and ensures compliance with evolving tax laws.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Hattiesburg, MS

Why: To provide high-quality tax services while guiding staff development, strengthening client relationships, and supporting firm growth.

Office Environment: A collaborative, flexible, and professionally driven workplace focused on accuracy, communication, and continuous improvement.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview:
The Tax Manager oversees tax compliance and advisory functions by conducting final reviews, managing staff and engagement workflow, supporting client relationships, and contributing to ongoing training and process improvement while maintaining confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide final technical review on tax returns and related documents across the client base.
- Research complex tax issues and develop practical recommendations.
- Stay current on changes in tax laws and accounting procedures.
- Plan, schedule, and manage client engagements to meet all deadlines.
- Communicate directly with clients to ensure their best interests are supported.
- Direct and support staff and supervisors by setting expectations, providing resources, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitor work quality and staff performance.
- Assign, track, and manage tasks and projects prepared by staff and supervisors.
- Mentor and develop team members at all levels.
- Build and maintain internal and external networks to support business development.
- Oversee real-time and monthly billing, collections, WIP monitoring, aging, and write-downs.
- Facilitate and participate in internal CPE and training activities.

Qualifications:
- CPA certification required.
- Minimum of five years of public accounting experience.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Strong decision-making skills with initiative.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a heavy workload

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.