Tax Manager - Public

DescriptionWe are looking for an accomplished Tax Manager to join our public accounting team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position is well suited for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can oversee sophisticated tax matters, guide client strategy, and lead teams in a deadline-driven environment. The role offers the opportunity to support clients across sectors such as agriculture, real estate, and financial services while contributing both technical insight and strong relationship management.Responsibilities:• Direct a portfolio of tax engagements involving federal, state, and local filings for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and other business structures.• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory support that helps clients align tax decisions with broader financial and operational goals.• Build lasting client partnerships by serving as a reliable resource for technical guidance, responsive communication, and practical recommendations.• Analyze tax legislation, regulatory updates, and complex authority to determine implications for client situations and internal execution.• Oversee the review of returns, supporting documentation, and related filings to maintain accuracy, completeness, and compliance standards.• Lead, coach, and develop tax team members by assigning work effectively, offering feedback, and supporting ongoing growth.• Manage concurrent engagements by monitoring timelines, budgets, deliverables, and service quality in a fast-paced public accounting setting.• Recommend and implement process improvements that strengthen workflow efficiency and elevate the client experience.• Contribute to practice growth by identifying additional service opportunities and assisting with proposals and relationship expansion efforts.Requirements• CPA designation required.• At least 10 years of tax experience within a public accounting environment is required.• Demonstrated expertise in tax compliance, tax planning, and technical tax research.• Background supporting clients in agriculture, real estate, and/or financial services is preferred.• Experience with CCH ProSystem fx, CCH Sales Tax, and related tax technology is preferred.• Ability to manage multiple client engagements while maintaining strong service levels and meeting deadlines.• Proven leadership, project management, and staff development capabilities.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required; Master’s in Taxation preferred.Job typePerm