Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax engagements, provide technical expertise, and support the continued growth of our tax practice. This role is ideal for a CPA with a strong public accounting background who enjoys managing client relationships, mentoring staff, and delivering high-quality tax solutions. The successful candidate will oversee multiple engagements while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and oversee the preparation of federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by developing and maintaining strong client relationships and gaining an understanding of each client's business and industry.
- Research complex tax matters and prepare technical memorandums, correspondence, and other documentation for tax authorities when required.
- Provide guidance and technical support to tax professionals, including coaching, training, and mentoring team members.
- Supervise staff performance, delegate work effectively, and support employee development.
- Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Monitor engagement profitability while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction.
- Contribute to business development efforts by identifying opportunities to expand client relationships and support firm growth.
- Stay current on changes in federal and state tax regulations and communicate relevant updates to the team.
Qualifications
- Active CPA license required.
- Master's degree in Taxation is preferred.
- Minimum of six years of recent public accounting experience with a national, regional, or technically advanced local CPA firm.
- At least two years of experience leading or supervising tax professionals.
- Strong technical knowledge of individual, partnership, corporate, and trust taxation.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with tax software; familiarity with CCH Axcess Tax is preferred.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Compensation & Benefits
- Performance bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Continuing education and professional dues reimbursement.
- Employee and business referral bonus programs.
- Free on-site parking.