Senior Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Tax Manager Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join our growing tax practice. This role is ideal for a highly skilled tax professional with a strong public accounting background who enjoys serving as a trusted advisor to clients, managing complex tax engagements, and mentoring high-performing teams.

The Senior Tax Manager will oversee tax compliance, planning, and consulting engagements for a diverse client base while providing technical leadership and ensuring the highest standards of quality and client service.

• Review and oversee the preparation of complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and other business entities.
• Manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are achieved.
• Conduct technical tax research and provide guidance on complex tax matters.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to help clients achieve their financial and business objectives.
• Review tax projections and identify opportunities for tax savings and risk mitigation.
• Serve as a primary advisor and point of contact for clients, addressing tax questions and resolving issues effectively.
• Provide proactive guidance on changing tax regulations and their impact on clients.
• Review work prepared by tax staff and managers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members to support their professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to strengthen client relationships and identify opportunities for additional advisory services.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the tax practice.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred; may be required depending on experience level.
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience within public accounting.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex tax engagements and client relationships.
• Strong experience reviewing tax returns and supervising the work of others.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Public accounting experience with responsibility for overseeing client engagements.
• Experience providing strategic tax planning and advisory services.
• Strong client-facing skills and a consultative approach to relationship management.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses is a plus.
• Prior experience as a Tax Manager, Senior Tax Manager, Tax Director, or similar leadership role.

• Competitive base salary ranging from $130,000 - $160,000 , depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities during peak tax season.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Ramsey, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Dental, Health, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Holiday, etc.

This is a Permanent position based out of Ramsey, NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Ramsey,NJ.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.