Senior Tax Manager - Public

Senior Tax Manager- CPA Firm New Haven, CT- HYBRID SCHEDULE Contact: Brittany Rizzo / Brittany.Rizzo@roberthalf.c0m Reference ID: BR0013503003 Salary range of $130,000-$150,000. Company offers benefits including health benefits, 401k and paid time off.

Our client, a well-established and growing CPA firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join their team due to an upcoming retirement. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned tax professional who enjoys working closely with clients, handling complex tax matters, and serving as a trusted resource for both clients and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will bring 8–10+ years of public accounting and tax preparation experience, an active CPA license, and the confidence and technical expertise to be the firm’s “go-to” person for tax questions and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the preparation and review of complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses, partnerships, and corporations.
• Serve as a primary technical resource and go-to tax expert for staff and managers, providing guidance on complex tax questions and issues.
• Research and interpret tax laws, regulations, and changes to ensure accurate and compliant tax filings.
• Review tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm and professional standards.
• Provide tax planning and consulting services to clients, identifying opportunities to minimize tax liabilities and maximize overall tax efficiency.
• Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients and serve as a key point of contact for tax-related matters.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced team members.
• Assist with complex tax research, special projects, and client inquiries throughout the year.
• Stay current on changes to federal and state tax regulations and communicate relevant updates to the team and clients.
• Participate in firm initiatives and contribute to the continued growth and development of the tax practice.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• 8–10+ years of progressive tax preparation experience, preferably within a public accounting/CPA firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state taxation.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns.
• Excellent tax research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Ability to confidently answer technical tax questions and serve as a trusted resource for the firm.
• Experience mentoring, training, or providing guidance to other tax professionals.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software and Microsoft Office.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting This role is ideal for a tax professional who has reached the point in their career where others turn to them for answers. You’ll have the opportunity to leverage your technical expertise, build meaningful client relationships, mentor the next generation of tax professionals, and play an important role within a collaborative CPA firm, with a clear growth path. This firm offers strong benefits, a hybrid schedule with a lot of flexibility, and a great team/ culture with virtually no turnover. If you’re a CPA with deep tax experience and enjoy being the person everyone calls when they have a tough tax question, we’d love to speak with you.