Tax Manager

📢 Tax Manager – Public Accounting (On-Site | Southern CT)

Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 base + $15K bonus + profit sharing Location: On-site, Southern Connecticut (not remote) Work Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (½ hour lunch); summer Fridays are half-days Contact: Catherine Chapman | gpac | 📞 781-209-5894 | ✉️ catherine.chapman@gogpac.com

🏢 The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned public accounting professional looking for a Tax Manager role where you're trusted to lead without micromanagement? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-autonomy, no-billable-hours environment with a team that prioritizes both technical excellence and work-life balance.

The firm works with a variety of complex clients - including real estate developers, construction firms, and healthcare professionals - and is actively hiring to reduce team burnout and invest in long-term leadership.

💼 Responsibilities

• 70% review, 30% preparation of individual, business, and trust returns (1040, 1065, 1120, 1041)

• Lead and manage a small but growing staff (you’ll help hire your #2)

• Maintain excellent client relationships with a hands-on approach

• Deliver high-quality tax work without timesheet pressure

🎯 Ideal Background

• 7+ years of public accounting experience

• CPA or EA preferred (or in process, near completion)

• Experience with CCH, QuickBooks, and BNA a plus

• Strong communication, leadership, and review skills

🌟 Perks & Benefits

• Base up to $160K + bonus + profit sharing

• Company vehicle

• Full health/dental + 401(k) + tuition assistance

• Generous PTO + flexible scheduling

• Half-day Fridays all summer

• No billable hour requirements

🤝 How to Apply

This role offers real leadership, autonomy, and stability in an industry where that's increasingly rare. If you're ready to make a long-term move to a firm that respects your time and expertise, let’s talk.

Contact Catherine Chapman, gpac 📞 781-209-5894 | ✉️ catherine.chapman@gogpac.com