Tax Manager

Tax Manager

At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That's why we've built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own. Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value. We're building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you'll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager with a strong background in High-Net-Worth (HNW) individual taxation and partnerships. This individual will manage complex tax engagements, provide proactive tax planning and advisory services, maintain key client relationships, and mentor members of the tax team. The ideal candidate brings significant public accounting experience working with HNW individuals, partnerships, pass-through entities, and closely held businesses, along with the technical expertise and client-facing skills to serve as a trusted advisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns, with a strong focus on HNW individuals and partnerships.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for HNW individuals, business owners, partnerships, and other key clients.
• Provide proactive tax planning and identify tax-saving opportunities throughout the year.
• Advise clients on partnership and pass-through taxation, entity structuring, transactions, and related tax matters.
• Research and resolve complex federal and multi-state tax issues.
• Manage multiple client engagements, deadlines, budgets, staffing, and deliverables.
• Review workpapers and tax returns for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Develop strong client relationships through proactive communication and responsive service.
• Mentor and develop tax professionals through delegation, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Collaborate with partners and firm leadership on complex client matters and planning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license required.
• 6+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Significant hands-on experience with HNW individual taxation (1040) and partnership taxation (1065/K-1s).
• Experience with pass-through entities, closely held businesses, and complex individual tax matters.
• Strong tax planning, research, and advisory experience.
• Experience reviewing complex returns and managing multiple client engagements.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff development experience.
• Multi-state taxation experience preferred.
• Trust, estate, family office, and real estate partnership experience is a plus.
• Master's degree in Taxation preferred.
• Candidates located in New Jersey or with experience serving New Jersey clients are strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits. Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate's experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers. We provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.