Tax Manager - Public

Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo has partnered with a local CPA Firm that is looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join their team serving clients across a range of industries in Western New York. This position offers the chance to lead complex tax engagements, advise clients on practical planning strategies, and contribute to long-term account growth through responsive, high-quality service. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships while guiding both clients and internal team members.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of federal, state, and local tax filings for corporations, trusts, and other entities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Advise clients on tax planning opportunities, projected liabilities, and structuring considerations to support informed financial decisions and compliance.
• Oversee income tax provision work and related reporting requirements, ensuring alignment with applicable standards and regulatory expectations.
• Manage indirect tax and sales tax matters, including compliance activities, filings, and issue resolution across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support entity formation and organizational changes by evaluating tax implications and recommending practical approaches for implementation.
• Guide clients through tax examinations and notices by coordinating responses, gathering documentation, and communicating with taxing authorities.
• Review the work of tax staff and preparers, provide technical direction, and help develop team capabilities during busy filing periods and throughout the year.
• Use tax software platforms, including CCH ProSystem fx, to manage engagements efficiently, maintain documentation, and support accurate return preparation.
• Partner with clients to strengthen long-term relationships, identify additional service needs, and deliver tailored solutions that align with their business goals.
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience with progressive responsibility in client service and engagement management.
• Strong background in preparing and reviewing corporate, individual, and trust tax returns.
• Experience with annual income tax provision work, tax reporting, and income tax accounting principles.
• Knowledge of tax planning, tax projections, tax structuring, and management of tax liabilities across varied client situations.
• Familiarity with indirect tax, sales tax, transaction tax, and multijurisdictional compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx and related tax technology tools used in a public accounting environment.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines during tax season while maintaining attention to detail and high service standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to clients and colleagues.