Tax Manager / Audit Lead

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager / Audit Lead to join a public accounting firm in River Ridge, Louisiana. This position combines oversight of tax engagements with leadership on audit assignments, serving as a primary point of contact for clients while guiding staff through execution and review. The role is ideal for a licensed CPA who can manage multiple priorities, mentor team members, and deliver thoughtful service to small businesses, nonprofits, and foreign-owned entities.

Responsibilities:
• Lead audit engagements by overseeing staff assignments, evaluating deliverables, and ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Examine audit documentation for quality and completeness while keeping engagements aligned with deadlines and budget expectations.
• Present audit observations, risks, and recommendations clearly to client leadership and respond to questions throughout the engagement.
• Guide and develop team members by providing instruction, feedback, and support on audit methods and best practices.
• Oversee a group of tax clients that includes privately held companies, nonprofit organizations, and foreign-owned businesses.
• Review business, nonprofit, and individual tax filings prepared by staff to confirm accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
• Provide clients with practical tax planning guidance and assist in addressing notices or other tax authority inquiries.
• Partner with firm leadership on staffing decisions, workflow coordination, and maintaining strong client relationships across tax and audit services.

• Active CPA license is required.

• At least 5 years of public accounting experience in a tax leadership or senior-level tax role.

• Hands-on familiarity with audit engagements, including planning activities, testing exposure, and workpaper review.

• Demonstrated success supervising staff, reviewing work, and supporting employee development.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust with clients.

• Ability to lead engagements effectively without personally performing all fieldwork.

• Experience with corporate tax returns, tax preparation, and tax planning strategies.

• Proficiency with audit documentation processes and accounting software such as ProSeries is preferred.

For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half. View phone number on us.fitly.work