Tax Manager (West Palm Beach)

CPA Tax Manager

Location: West Palm Beach, Florida

Working Arrangement: Full-Time | Hybrid

Salary: $150,000+

A well-established, international full-service CPA firm is seeking an experienced CPA Tax Manager to join its growing tax practice in West Palm Beach, Florida.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside highly experienced tax and accounting professionals, including former Big Four professionals, while benefiting from the collaborative culture, direct client exposure and improved work-life balance of a more personalised firm environment.

The successful candidate will manage complex tax engagements for privately held businesses, corporations, partnerships, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts and estates. The position offers significant client interaction, leadership responsibilities and long-term career progression.

About the Firm

The firm is an established full-service public accounting practice providing tax compliance, tax planning, accounting, audit and advisory services to clients throughout the United States and internationally.

Its client base includes privately held and family-owned businesses, middle-market companies, public companies, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

The firm combines the technical expertise and quality standards associated with larger accounting firms with a more flexible, responsive and client-focused working environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Tax Manager, you will:

• Manage, prepare and review complex federal, state and local income tax returns for individuals, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates.
• Oversee multiple tax engagements while ensuring work is completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Develop proactive tax-planning strategies, projections and recommendations for clients.
• Provide tax consulting and advisory support to privately held businesses, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals.
• Conduct technical tax research and remain informed about changes to federal, state and local tax laws.
• Research and respond to tax notices, examinations and correspondence from government authorities.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters, potential risks, planning opportunities and changes in tax legislation.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with business owners, senior client leadership and high-net-worth individuals.
• Identify additional tax-planning and advisory opportunities within new and existing client relationships.
• Review the work of tax associates and senior accountants, providing coaching, technical guidance and professional development.
• Assist with the management of workflow, budgets, deadlines and staffing across the tax department.
• Support the continued growth of the tax practice through networking, referrals and business-development activities.
• Maintain the firm’s high standards of technical accuracy, responsiveness and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

• An active CPA licence .
• A minimum of eight years of progressive tax experience within public accounting.
• Significant experience preparing and reviewing complex individual and business tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120-S, 1041 and related federal and state filings.
• Experience working with privately held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, trusts and estates.
• Previous experience with a national, regional or established local CPA firm.
• Strong technical tax research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple client engagements, competing priorities and filing deadlines.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior tax professionals.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• The confidence and professionalism required to communicate directly with business owners, executives and high-net-worth clients.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and other standard tax and accounting technologies.

An established professional network or book of business would be advantageous but is not required.

Compensation and Benefits

The firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• $150,000 ,+
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Controlled overtime and an improved work-life balance.
• Direct exposure to business owners, executives and high-net-worth clients.
• Greater ownership of varied and technically challenging engagements.
• Accelerated career progression based on performance and technical ability.
• Potential advancement to a Director or Partner-level position for an exceptionally qualified candidate.
• A collaborative, professional and friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to work alongside highly experienced professionals, including former Big Four accountants.

Why Apply?

This position offers the technical quality, varied client work and earning potential associated with a larger accounting firm while providing a more personal, flexible and rewarding professional environment.

You will have direct access to clients, greater ownership of your engagements and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the continued growth of the West Palm Beach tax practice.

If you are an experienced CPA seeking greater responsibility, improved work-life balance and a clear path for career advancement, this could be an excellent next step in your tax career.