Tax Manager

Job Description

Tax Manager/Supervisor

Mount Pleasant, SC (Charleston area)

$90,000–$130,000 | Full-Time

About the Role

Our client, a well-established small CPA firm in the Charleston, SC area, is seeking an experienced Tax professional to join their growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role for a tax professional who enjoys close client relationships, varied engagements, and the autonomy that comes with a smaller firm. You’ll manage a portfolio of individual and business clients, review and prepare returns, and help mentor junior staff.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns, with a core focus on Form 1040 (individuals) and Form 1120-S (S-corporations)
• Manage client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on tax planning and compliance matters
• Research and resolve complex tax issues across individual and pass-through entities
• Review work prepared by staff and provide coaching and development
• Support year-end and quarterly tax planning to minimize client liabilities
• Stay current on evolving federal and state tax law

What You’ll Need

• 4+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
• Hands-on experience preparing Form 1040 and Form 1120-S returns
• Active CPA or EA credential (required)
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and multi-state tax compliance
• Must live within commuting distance of Mount Pleasant, SC (in-office presence with hybrid flexibility)
• Excellent communication skills and a client-service mindset

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary of $90,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
• A collaborative, close-knit firm culture with real growth potential
• Comprehensive benefits