Tax Manager at Distinct | North America in Grapevine, Texas

Tax Manager

Grapevine, TX Hybrid working Up to $160,000 + 20% bonus If you enjoy tax work that goes beyond getting returns out the door, this is worth a look

A lot of Tax Manager roles talk about advisory work. Plenty still end up being mostly compliance, with the better conversations happening somewhere above you, around you, or just out of reach. This independent CPA firm in Grapevine, TX is growing in the right way, with a client base that is asking more from their accountants than just getting returns filed on time. Yes, there is core compliance work. That will always be part of the role. But alongside that sits a growing stream of consulting and tax planning work that keeps things more interesting across the year. So you are not just looking backwards. You are part of the conversations that shape what clients do next. That is a big part of the appeal here. It gives you the chance to stay close to the technical side, while also getting involved in more thoughtful, higher value work with clients who want advice, not just compliance. It is also a smart time to make a move like this. Joining a new firm over the summer gives you the chance to get settled properly, build relationships, and head into the fall deadlines from a much stronger position.

Why This Role Stands Out

A genuine mix of compliance, consulting, and tax planning work More client facing advisory exposure than most firms of this size An established client base with growing demand for higher value work Direct access to decision makers and real visibility for your work Hybrid working with a firm that focuses on output, not presenteeism

What You'll Be Doing

Managing and reviewing tax returns for individuals and privately owned businesses Supporting clients with tax planning and year round advisory work Getting involved in consulting projects beyond routine compliance Acting as a key contact for clients and building strong relationships Reviewing the work of junior team members and supporting their development Working closely with leadership on client strategy and priorities Managing deadlines while maintaining quality across your portfolio

What They Are Looking For

Public accounting tax experience at Senior, Supervisor, or Manager level Strong technical grounding across core compliance work Comfortable working directly with clients and building trust Someone who enjoys both detail and bigger picture thinking Able to balance recurring compliance work with planning and consulting CPA or EA required If you are at the point where you want more variety, better client conversations, and a role that gives you more than just another cycle of compliance work, this is well worth a conversation.

How To Apply

(without the fuss) Most people overthink job ads. You don't need 100% of the bullets to start a conversation. If this sounds right, apply. The button isn't a marriage proposal, it's a conversation starter. Prefer the human touch? Call me: View phone number on click.appcast.io. If Linked In hides it, I'm Alex Alcock (Distinct). I'm around from 6am CST and after 5pm CST. Sitting at ~87% of the spec? Perfect. Apply anyway. The CPA firms I partner with want interesting people, not corporate clones. Don't overthink it. Worst case, we have a useful chat about your next step. Best case? You've just found the last firm you'll need for a long time.