Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax Manager / Tax Director – Partner TrackSalary: $150,000 – $200,000+ (potential flexibility for exceptional experience)Location: Northern Virginia (Great Falls Area)Office Situation: Primarily in-office during tax season with some hybrid flexibility outside busy season once establishedWhy This Opportunity Stands OutThis is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected boutique public accounting firm with an established private-client practice, long-term client relationships, and a real path toward future partnership. This is not a churn-and-burn environment. The firm has built a strong reputation through referrals, retention, and relationship-driven client service over several decades. They are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys public accounting, values client relationships, and wants long-term growth in a collaborative environment.What Makes This Role Especially UniqueReal Partnership-Track Potential – Leadership is actively planning for long-term succession and client transitionEstablished Client Base – Opportunity to step into an existing book of high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and closely held businessesExcellent Work-Life Balance for Public Accounting – Limited overtime outside tax seasonStrong Compensation & Benefits: Base salary up to $200K+ depending on experienceBonus potential3% 401(k) matchEmployer-paid health benefits contributionCPE/CPA supportGenerous PTO structure with additional OT-to-vacation conversionTight-Knit, Professional Team – Direct access to firm leadership with a collaborative, low-ego environmentFocused Tax Practice – No audit work and no international taxGrowing Firm – Strong referral pipeline and continued organic growthKey ResponsibilitiesPrepare and review 1040, 1041, 1065, and 1120S tax returnsManage relationships with private clients, trusts, estates, and closely held businessesReview tax work and support junior staff developmentProvide tax planning and advisory support to clientsAssist with long-term client relationship transition and succession planningUtilize CCH Axcess and QuickBooks within tax workflow processesQualificationsRequired: CPA required7+ years of public accounting tax experienceStrong hands-on 1040 experiencePublic accounting backgroundExperience managing client relationshipsStrong communication skillsAbility to work onsite during tax seasonInterest in long-term public accounting and leadership growthPreferred: Trust & estate experiencePass-through entity experience (1065 / 1120S)Private client or high-net-worth client exposureCCH Axcess experienceQuickBooks experienceBoutique or regional CPA firm backgroundExperience mentoring or reviewing staff workIf you’re looking for a long-term public accounting opportunity where you can grow professionally, build meaningful client relationships, and potentially step into future leadership, this is absolutely worth a conversation.