Tax Manager

Tax Manager We are seeking a motivated Tax Manager (CPA) to lead tax compliance and planning for a diverse portfolio of clients. The Tax Manager will ensure high-quality, timely preparation and review of individual, partnership, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns; provide technical research and guidance; manage and mentor tax staff; and work directly with clients to deliver proactive tax strategies and resolution of complex issues. This role balances hands‑on technical work with team leadership and client‑facing responsibilities to support firm growth and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Manage and review preparation of individual, partnership, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely filing. Provide technical tax research and guidance on complex federal, state, and local tax issues; draft memos and recommendations for clients and internal teams. Lead, coach, and mentor tax staff: assign work, review deliverables, conduct performance reviews, and support professional development. Serve as primary client contact on engagement matters: present tax positions, explain issues, recommend planning opportunities, and resolve inquiries or disputes. Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize client tax liabilities and identify business and tax efficiencies. Coordinate multi‑state and international tax matters as applicable and manage compliance for sales/use and payroll tax issues when needed. Oversee engagement budgets, track fees and time, ensure projects meet deadlines, and support billing and client engagement profitability. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of tax law changes and regulatory developments; organize and provide internal training sessions. Contribute to business development efforts by supporting proposals, participating in client meetings, and identifying cross‑sell opportunities. Continuously improve engagement workflow and quality controls, including documentation standards and review processes. Qualifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required. 5+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably in public accounting; prior experience in a Tax Manager or senior supervisory role is strongly preferred. Demonstrated hands‑on experience preparing and reviewing Individual, Partnership, Corporate, and Fiduciary tax returns. Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and proven ability to perform complex tax research. Excellent leadership and team‑management skills, including staff mentoring, workload delegation, and performance feedback. Exceptional client communication and relationship management skills, with ability to explain complex tax matters to non‑technical clients. Proficiency with tax research tools and common tax software (examples: Lacerte, UltraTax, ProSystem fx Tax, or similar). Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines, and commitment to quality control. Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master of Taxation (MST) or equivalent is a plus. Willingness to obtain continuing professional education credits and maintain CPA license. Nice‑to‑have: experience managing multi‑state filings, international tax exposure, and familiarity with accounting software and tax provision calculations. #J-18808-Ljbffr CyberCoders