Tax Senior Manager

Senior Tax Manager

Full Job Description We are a growing, full-service mid-size CPA firm dedicated to delivering high-impact tax, audit, and advisory services to privately held businesses, middle-market companies, and high-net-worth individuals. We offer the technical depth and resources of a large firm with the collaborative, community-focused culture and local decision-making of a boutique practice.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, client-facing Senior Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements, review sophisticated returns, and drive proactive tax planning strategies. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to business owners and executives, manage day-to-day client relationships, and supervise, mentor, and develop the tax team.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Advisory & Planning: Lead complex tax planning and consulting engagements for partnerships, S-corps, C-corps, and high-net-worth individuals. Develop proactive strategies to minimize client tax liabilities.
• Review & Compliance: Oversee and review 100% of complex federal, multi-state, and local tax returns (Forms 1065, 1120S, 1120, and 1040). Ensure strict compliance with current tax regulations.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary, year-round, day-to-day tax contact for a dedicated portfolio of middle-market clients.
• Audit & Notice Support: Represent clients and manage responses to federal, state, and local tax audits or agency notices.
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, train, and mentor Tax Seniors and Staff Accountants, reviewing their work and supporting their professional growth.
• Practice & Workflow Management: Monitor engagement profitability, manage due dates, and collaborate with firm partners on operational efficiencies and business development.

Qualifications

• License: Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience in a mid-size firm.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in federal and multi-state tax compliance, entity structuring, and tax research tools. Familiarity with standard tax preparation and accounting software, such as GoFileRoom, UltraTax, and QuickBooks.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to build client trust and manage a team in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with firm match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and flexible/hybrid work arrangements
• Commitment to work-life balance and continuing professional education (CPE) support

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience

• Public Accounting: 5 years preferred

License/Certification

• CPA License preferred

Work Location: In person