Tax Manager

Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40+ offices and over 600+ professionals, we serve 65,000+ clients. Our approach blends small-firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. We adapt to client preferences for in-person or online interactions, ensuring they connect with professionals who understand their specific needs.

Your Future Team

At Winterset, you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to creating an exceptional living experience for our residents and fostering a positive, welcoming community. Our Columbus team values professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and customer service excellence. We work together to solve challenges, celebrate successes, and continuously improve the resident experience. Whether you're interacting with residents, supporting property operations, or contributing behind the scenes, you'll be part of a team that values your ideas, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact every day.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for tax services, client engagements, and practice operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax professionals at all levels, including managers, seniors, and staff.
• Review and oversee complex federal, state, local, and international tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other entities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations, professional standards, and firm policies.
• Serve as the firm's technical resource on complex tax matters, regulatory updates, and tax law changes.
• Develop and implement sophisticated tax planning strategies that help clients minimize tax liabilities and achieve business objectives.
• Advise clients on complex transactions, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic tax matters.
• Manage federal, state, and local tax audits, examinations, and tax controversy matters.
• Serve as the primary liaison with taxing authorities and oversee the resolution of audit findings and tax disputes.
• Oversee income tax provision and reporting processes, including ASC 740 compliance, when applicable.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a trusted business advisor.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
• Participate in proposal development, networking activities, and practice development initiatives.
• Drive process improvements, technology adoption, and operational efficiencies across the tax function.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to support strategic growth initiatives and practice development goals.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Active CPA license required.
• Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive tax experience.
• Significant leadership experience managing tax professionals and client engagements.
• Extensive experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or a combination of both preferred.
• Strong expertise in federal, state, local, and international tax regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of tax compliance, tax planning, and tax advisory services.
• Experience managing complex tax audits, examinations, and controversy matters.
• Knowledge of ASC 740 and tax provision reporting requirements preferred.
• Proficiency with tax software such as CCH Axcess, ONESOURCE, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated business development and client relationship management experience.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executives, business owners, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, engagement teams, and client deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Pet Insurance
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus of up to 15% of base salary, based on individual and company performance.

Compensation Range

$140,000 - $165,000 USD

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Archer Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship unless otherwise stated in the job posting.