Tax Manager, CPA, Partner Track Opportunity POST NUMBER: 286403

Senior Tax Manager (CPA) | Partner Track Opportunity

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 Base Salary (depending on experience)

Location: Greater Des Moines Area (Hybrid)

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced CPA to join its tax practice in a highly visible leadership role. This opportunity offers direct interaction with leadership, meaningful client relationships, exposure to complex tax matters, and long-term career advancement potential.

The ideal candidate enjoys both the technical and advisory sides of public accounting and is looking for an opportunity to have a broader impact on clients, colleagues, and the future direction of a growing practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and prepare complex individual, trust, and business tax returns
• Identify tax planning opportunities and provide strategic guidance to clients
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client tax matters
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and service
• Collaborate with internal professionals to deliver comprehensive client solutions
• Maintain exceptional standards for quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Mentor and support developing tax professionals
• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies
• Utilize modern tax technology and workflow tools to enhance productivity and client service

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required
• 5 years of progressive tax experience within public accounting or a professional services environment
• Experience preparing and reviewing tax returns
• Strong knowledge of individual, trust, partnership, LLC, and S-Corporation taxation
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing complex tax returns
• Exposure to closely held businesses, business owners, and high-income individuals
• Experience identifying proactive tax planning opportunities
• Leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience
• Experience utilizing modern tax software and workflow technologies
• Advisory-oriented mindset with the ability to go beyond compliance work

Why Consider This Opportunity

• High visibility within the organization
• Direct interaction with senior leadership
• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in the future growth of the practice
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Strong emphasis on professional development and mentorship
• Modern technology environment focused on efficiency and continuous improvement
• Long-term leadership and ownership potential for the right individual

Work Schedule

The organization follows a structured seasonal workload model designed to support long-term sustainability while maintaining a high level of client service.

• Peak Season (January–April): Workloads typically average approximately 50–55 hours per week, depending on client deadlines and filing requirements
• Summer Schedule: Reduced-hour work weeks during designated summer months
• Remaining Months: Traditional full-time schedule

Actual schedules may vary based on business needs, client commitments, and filing deadlines.

What Success Looks Like

• Builds trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Consistently delivers accurate, high-quality tax work
• Identifies opportunities to provide additional value through planning and advisory support
• Serves as a technical resource for both clients and team members
• Contributes positively to the growth and development of the practice
• Demonstrates leadership, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Determining compensation for this role (and others) depends upon a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, technical skills, certifications, geographic location, and overall business needs. In accordance with applicable salary transparency requirements, the anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000. Additional compensation and benefits may be available based on eligibility and company programs.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.