Senior Tax Manager (Grand Rapids)

Job Title: Tax Senior Manager

Location: Grand Rapids | Employment Type: Full-Time Hybrid

We are a well-established, client-focused CPA firm serving closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Our firm values technical excellence, long-term client relationships and a collaborative, flexible work environment. We are seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager to lead tax engagements, mentor staff and serve as a trusted advisor to our clients.

Position Summary

The Tax Senior Manager will oversee complex tax engagements, manage client relationships, and provide leadership. This role is ideal for a seasoned tax professional who enjoys hands-on work, values work-life balance and wants to play a meaningful role in a growing firm.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage and review complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, and estates

· Serve as primary point of contact for clients, providing proactive tax planning and advisory services

· Research and resolve complex tax issues; prepare and review technical memoranda as needed

· Oversee tax compliance workflow, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and firm procedures are met

· Mentor, train, and evaluate staff and senior accountants

· Assist with firm management initiatives, process improvements, and client development efforts

· Facilitate financial statement and compilation engagements for selected business clients.

Qualifications

· CPA license required

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

· 8+ years of public accounting tax experience, with at least 2 years in a manager or senior manager role

· Strong technical knowledge of individual and business taxation

· Experience working with closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals

· Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills

· Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities independently

· Experience working with QuickBooks is a plus

What We Offer

· Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus

· Flexible work arrangements and realistic busy-season expectations

· Supportive, collaborative firm culture with low turnover

· Opportunities for long-term growth and leadership

· Comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, retirement plan, and health benefits