Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax Manager

A CPA with at least ten years of public accounting experience and proven leadership ability, committed to progressing into a Partner role within the next 23 years. Leads complex tax engagements, performs final technical reviews, manages staff and workflow, and contributes to firmwide growth and business development initiatives. Full-time leadership role available immediately. Within a confidential professional services firm offering a clear, accelerated path to partnership. To support the firm's strategic growth by providing exceptional technical oversight, strong client service, and proactive team and business development leadership. A collaborative, growth-minded setting that values mentorship, communication, and high-performance standards. Competitive and aligned with senior leadership and partner-track expectations.

The Senior Tax Manager Partner Track oversees complex tax engagements, ensures high technical accuracy, manages client relationships, develops staff, and plays a key role in business development, positioning the candidate for partnership consideration within 23 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide final technical review on tax returns and related documents across the client base.
• Research complex tax issues and develop effective recommendations.
• Remain current on tax law changes and evolving accounting procedures.
• Plan, schedule, and manage client engagements to ensure timely completion.
• Communicate proactively with clients to support their best interests and long-term relationships.
• Direct and support staff by setting objectives, managing budgets, and fostering a positive, high-performance environment.
• Oversee quality control and evaluate personnel performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tasks and projects for staff and supervisors.
• Mentor and develop team members in alignment with firm growth goals.
• Build and maintain an internal and external network to support business development and new client opportunities.
• Manage billing, collections, WIP monitoring, aging, and write-downs.
• Participate in and help facilitate internal CPE and firm training initiatives.

Qualifications:

• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of ten years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.
• Strong decision-making skills with initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective under pressure.
• Proven ability to manage a heavy workload with competing priorities.