What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at ThinkingAhead Executive Search?
We are hiring for a Tax Manager with a well-established public accounting firm to lead complex tax engagements across a diverse client base. This role offers a blend of hands-on technical work, client advisory, and team leadership, with the opportunity to influence process improvements, mentor developing professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of a collaborative tax practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and review of complex individual and business tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Manage tax planning, projections, and research to deliver value driven advisory solutions
- Serve as a primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships and providing ongoing tax and accounting support
- Oversee and review tax workpapers and documentation in accordance with firm and professional standards
- Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff while supporting firm wide workload management
- Communicate with tax authorities and handle IRS and state correspondence as needed
- Collaborate across teams to promote consistency, efficiency, and best practices
Qualifications
- Active CPA license required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- 7 to 10 years of progressive public accounting experience with a primary focus on tax
- Strong experience reviewing complex individual and business tax returns
- Demonstrated ability to manage clients, deadlines, and multiple engagements
- Prior experience supervising and mentoring tax professionals
- Proficiency with tax software and Microsoft Office tools
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
What’s In It For You
- Permanent full-time direct hire opportunity
- Competitive base salary
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
- Employer-funded HSA contribution of $1,200 annually for eligible plans
- Pre tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Employer-paid life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%, plus potential profit sharing
- Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Generous PTO accrual and 10 paid holidays, including a tax deadline holiday
- Comprehensive worker’s compensation, unemployment coverage, and employer-matched FICA
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000