Tax Manager/Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Tax Supervisor – Business Tax Services

DeLeon & Stang is a professional services firm focused on helping clients succeed in every meaningful way—from complying with relevant tax laws to optimizing their core business processes. For over 40 years, we have built a culture centered on professional excellence while providing a collaborative, flexible environment where our people can grow and thrive.

We are seeking a Tax Supervisor to join our Business Tax Services team. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant ready to take the next step in their career or a current supervisor looking for a firm that values client relationships, mentorship, and long-term growth.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical tax expertise, a consultative mindset, and a passion for developing staff while serving as a trusted advisor to clients. This individual will work closely with business owners and management teams, manage multiple tax engagements, supervise and review staff work, and play a key role in delivering exceptional client service.

This position offers a clear path toward Tax Manager and future leadership opportunities within the firm.

This position is based out of our Frederick MD or Leesburg VA offices, with hybrid work flexibility available.

Responsibilities

Client Service & Relationship Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for a portfolio of business clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to provide additional value through tax planning, consulting, and other firm services.
• Manage client expectations, timelines, and deliverables throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Participate in business development, networking, and client relationship activities as part of your professional growth and progression toward future leadership opportunities.

Technical Tax Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex business tax returns, including S Corporations, C Corporations, Partnerships, and high-net-worth individual returns.
• Review workpapers and tax returns prepared by staff and senior accountants.
• Research and resolve technical tax issues.
• Assist clients with tax planning, consulting, and strategic business matters.
• Stay current on tax law changes and industry developments.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff and senior accountants.
• Review work assignments and provide constructive feedback.
• Delegate work effectively while maintaining accountability for quality and deadlines.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and development of team members.
• Support managers and partners in building a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment.

Engagement Management

• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Monitor project budgets, workflow, and deadlines.
• Coordinate resources across engagements to meet client expectations.
• Assist with billing, collections, and engagement administration as needed.
• Understand the impact of engagement management on firm profitability and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5–8 years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing business tax returns.
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships.
• Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or reviewing the work of other professionals.
• Strong technical tax research and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities to enhance client service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with UltraTax, SurePrep, QuickBooks, and Thomson Reuters software is a plus.