We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting team. This position plays a key role in delivering accurate tax compliance work, advising on planning strategies, and guiding clients through complex federal and state tax matters. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to lead workstreams while maintaining high service standards.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation and final review of a broad range of tax filings, including corporate, partnership, individual, and trust returns.
- Analyze federal, state, and local tax questions, develop well-supported conclusions, and maintain clear research documentation.
- Contribute to tax planning engagements, forecast taxable positions, and provide practical guidance that supports client objectives.
- Monitor filing obligations and key due dates to help ensure complete and timely compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
- Evaluate opportunities to improve tax outcomes, reduce exposure, and strengthen the overall efficiency of tax engagements.
- Assist with audit support activities, including gathering documentation and preparing responses to tax authority notices and inquiries.
- Stay informed on legislative and regulatory developments and apply changes in tax law to current client situations.
- Build productive relationships with clients and internal teams by communicating clearly, managing expectations, and delivering dependable service.
- Lead, coach, and review the work of entry-level tax professionals to support quality, consistency, and team development.
- Recommend enhancements to tax processes, documentation practices, and workflow management to improve execution and reporting quality.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
- At least 5 years of progressive tax experience, preferably within public accounting and including leadership responsibilities.
- Active CPA license.
- Solid expertise in federal and state tax compliance, tax research, and return review.
- Experience using tax applications such as CCH ProSystem fx and related tax technology tools.
- Strong Excel capabilities, analytical problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Effective communication, organization, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with multistate tax matters, income tax provision work, or process improvement initiatives is advantageous.