Tax Manager

Tax Manager — Syracuse, NY

Pay: $120,000 - $140,000 + bonus potential

A well-respected regional CPA and advisory firm in Central New York is adding a Tax Manager to its team. This role offers a diverse client book, real leadership responsibility, and direct access to partners, without the bureaucracy of a large national firm.

What You'll Do:

• Manage a portfolio of individual, partnership, S-corp, C-corp, and fiduciary engagements from planning through filing
• Review returns, workpapers, and projections prepared by staff and seniors
• Advise closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals on proactive tax planning
• Research complex federal, state, and local tax issues and present clear recommendations
• Handle IRS and state notices and represent clients as needed
• Mentor, train, and develop staff and senior accountants
• Oversee engagement timelines, budgets, and client relationships

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's in Taxation a plus
• Active CPA license (or EA with strong public accounting background)
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience, including review responsibility
• Strong knowledge of individual and pass-through entity taxation
• Experience with CCH Axcess, UltraTax, or similar software
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Why Join:

• Competitive base salary plus bonus potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Flexible/hybrid scheduling
• CPE support and paid professional dues
• Collaborative team with visibility to leadership and a path to Senior Manager

Interested? Reach out confidentially to Eric Reuer, Senior Search Consultant at gpac | View phone number on click.appcast.io | View email address on click.appcast.io

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.