Tax Senior Manager

Job Description
Tax Senior Manager

Location: Dallas, Texas

Employer: Symbiotic Services (on behalf of a confidential client)

Symbiotic Services is recruiting a Tax Senior Manager for a well-established and respected accounting and advisory firm in Dallas, Texas. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing complex tax engagements, managing client relationships, mentoring staff, and supporting firm growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical tax expertise, excellent project management skills, and the ability to provide strategic tax planning and compliance services to a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Review

• Prepare, review, and overseecomplex federal and state tax returns, including:
• C-Corporations andS-Corporations
• Partnerships
• Trusts and Estates
• High-net-worth individuals
• Multi-state entities
• Ensure compliance with IRS andstate/local tax regulations
• Research and resolve complex taxissues
• Manage tax provision calculationsand ASC 740 matters

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Develop and implement strategictax planning strategies
• Advise clients on entitystructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning
• Provide guidance on federal andTexas-specific tax matters
• Identify tax-saving opportunitiesand risk mitigation strategies

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a primary point ofcontact for key clients
• Build and maintain long-termclient relationships
• Participate in businessdevelopment activities, networking, and proposal preparation
• Identify cross-sellingopportunities across service lines

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and train taxseniors and staff
• Review workpapers and provideconstructive feedback
• Manage engagement budgets,billing, and realization
• Assist with recruiting andonboarding new team members

Work Environment

• In-office position in Dallas,Texas
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30p.m.
• Additional hours may be requiredduring peak tax seasons

Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting(Master's in Taxation preferred)
• Active CPA license in Texas or Enrolled Agent designation

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive publicaccounting tax experience
• Experience managing complexengagements and supervising staff
• Strong knowledge of federal andmulti-state tax laws
• Experience with CCH Axcess

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced tax research andtechnical writing abilities
• Strong leadership and teammanagement skills
• Excellent communication andclient service capabilities
• Strong organizational and projectmanagement skills
• High attention to detail andstrong problem-solving mindset

Preferred Experience

• Industry experience in realestate, oil & gas, healthcare, or professional services
• Familiarity with Texasfranchise tax
• Exposure to international taxconsiderations

Benefits

• Competitive base salary(commensurate with experience)
• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental,and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Open paid time off and paidholidays
• Continuing Professional Education(CPE) support
• On-site gym access