Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Tax Manager (CPA) – Public Accounting

Lanese & Associates | Ruskin, FL | Full-Time | Hybrid Available

Lanese & Associates is a well-established CPA firm serving South Hillsborough County for decades. We are intentionally building a strong, stable leadership team with an emphasis on employee development, work-life balance, and long-term continuity of the firm .

This is a full-time Tax Manager role for an experienced CPA who enjoys mentoring staff, reviewing and signing tax returns, and working directly with clients. We are a fully paperless firm , and hybrid / partial remote work is available and encouraged after onboarding.

This position offers meaningful responsibility today with the opportunity to grow into a broader leadership role over time for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor, and review the work of staff accountants and tax preparers

• Review and sign federal and state income tax returns , including but not limited to:

  • Individual (1040)

  • S Corporations (1120S)

  • Partnerships (1065)

• Prepare and review complex tax returns as needed

• Provide technical guidance, tax research, and problem-solving support to staff

• Review and finalize client financial statements (compilations)

• Oversee and assist with related client services, including:

  • Bookkeeping

  • Payroll

  • Sales tax compliance

• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters, planning, and financial results

• Assist with workflow management, deadline control, and quality assurance

Required Qualifications:

• Active CPA license (required)

• 5+ years of public accounting experience

• Demonstrated experience reviewing and signing tax returns

• Prior experience supervising or mentoring staff

• Strong knowledge of individual and business taxation

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and Online

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• High level of computer proficiency, including:

  • Navigating multiple software platforms

  • Remote desktop environments

  • Efficient keyboard and workflow shortcuts

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Software Environment:
We use the Thomson Reuters suite (UltraTax, FileCabinet, Fixed Assets, Practice). Prior experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary based on experience and skill level

• Market-aligned for senior tax leadership roles

• Long-term growth opportunities available for high performers

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• SIMPLE IRA with company match

• Life Insurance

• Dental & Vision available

• Paid time off and holidays

Work Location:

• Ruskin, FL office

• Hybrid / partial remote work available

Lanese & Associates is a well established CPA firm in the south Hillsborough county area. We are currently building a team of tax professionals with several goals in mind. These goals include employee growth, enjoying the profession and future succession opportunities. We are fully "paperless" and partial working from home is available and encouraged.

Company Description

Lanese & Associates is a well established CPA firm in the south Hillsborough county area. We are currently building a team of tax professionals with several goals in mind. These goals include employee growth, enjoying the profession and future succession opportunities. We are fully "paperless" and partial working from home is available and encouraged.