Tax Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tax Manager to join our team. This role involves delivering a full range of tax services to clients across various industries while playing a key role in the development of the firms tax services division. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a client-focused mindset.

Major Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage all tax engagements to ensure compliance and deadlines are met.
• Prepare and/or review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns of varying complexities.
• Prepare and/or review current and deferred tax provisions in compliance with ASC 740.
• Conduct quarterly and year-end tax planning estimates for clients.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee engagement planning, organization, and delegation to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Manage engagement economics, including billing, collections, and profitability.
• Provide education, training, and mentorship to staff to support professional growth.
• Participate in the growth and expansion of the tax practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience with a focus on corporate and partnership taxation.
• Recent tax preparation experience is required.
• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Active CPA license.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring capabilities.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and a cooperative attitude.

Preferred:

• Prior experience with a Big 4, National, or Regional accounting firm.
• Familiarity with tax preparation and research software, including ProSystem fx Tax and Engagement, CCH, RIA, and BNA.
• Advanced degree in accounting, tax, or law.
• Demonstrated success in a sales-based culture and commitment to expanding the tax practice.

Education

• Required: Bachelors in Accounting or a related field.
• Preferred: Advanced degree in Accounting, Tax, or Law.