Tax Manager

A bit about us:

Our client is a growing, entrepreneurial CPA firm with a strong focus on providing personalized accounting, tax, attest, and advisory services to businesses and their owners.

The firm takes a customized, relationship-driven approach to client service, recognizing that every business has unique financial and operational needs. Their team works proactively with clients throughout the year, providing not only tax compliance but also planning, accounting, and strategic business guidance.

The firm has built its success around entrepreneurial thinking, exceptional client service, and a commitment to developing talented professionals.

Why join us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax Manager who wants more than a traditional tax compliance role. The position offers a clear Partner-track opportunity with significant potential for professional growth, increased responsibility, and advancement.

You'll have the opportunity to work directly with clients across a variety of industries, provide strategic tax planning and consulting, lead client engagements, and contribute to the continued growth of the firm.

The firm is entrepreneurial in nature and is looking for someone who wants to help build the business-not simply manage a book of tax returns. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, enjoy developing people, and have the drive to identify new opportunities and grow client relationships.

What the firm offers:

• Partner-track career opportunity
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Flexible work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Significant opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture

Job Details

Our client is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing team. This individual will be responsible for delivering a full range of accounting and tax services to multiple clients across a variety of industries.

This is a client-facing, growth-oriented position for someone who combines strong technical tax skills with business acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset. The Tax Manager will have significant involvement in client relationships, tax planning, engagement leadership, staff development, and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and review complex federal and state tax returns, including individual, partnership, corporate, and trust returns.
• Provide strategic tax planning and consulting advice to help clients minimize liabilities and identify opportunities.
• Lead client engagements and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Respond to IRS and state tax notices and resolve technical tax issues.
• Develop and mentor associates and interns.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients.
• Participate in business development and contribute to firm growth.
• Stay current on changes in tax law and apply new knowledge to client engagements.
• Collaborate closely with firm leadership on client and business matters.

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license.
• 5-8+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong experience with corporate, partnership, and individual taxation.
• Familiarity with CCH Axcess, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for developing people and solving problems.
• Desire to grow into a Partner-level role.

What Makes This Opportunity Different:
This position is designed for someone who wants to be a future leader and owner of a CPA practice, rather than simply another Tax Manager. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership, build client relationships, contribute to business development, and play a meaningful role in the firm's continued growth.

The firm offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a significant opportunity for long-term advancement.

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