Job Title: Senior Tax Manager - CPA (Public Accounting)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Industry: Public Accounting / Tax & Accounting Services
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager - CPA (Public Accounting) to lead client engagements, oversee accounting and tax services, mentor staff, and support the continued growth of a well-established public accounting firm.
This role is ideal for a CPA with strong public accounting experience who enjoys working directly with clients, managing complex tax and accounting engagements, and taking ownership of client relationships.
This is a long-term career opportunity with potential advancement toward partnership for the right individual.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage tax and accounting engagements for business and individual clients.
- Review complex business, partnership, trust, and individual tax returns.
- Review financial statements, compilations, reviews, and accounting engagements.
- Provide tax planning and consulting services to clients.
- Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting and tax professionals.
- Research and resolve complex tax and accounting issues.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and professional standards.
- Assist with workflow improvements, quality control, and technology utilization.
- Support business development and expansion of client services.
Qualifications
- Active CPA license required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- 7+ years of progressive public accounting experience.
- Strong experience managing tax and accounting engagements.
- Advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience reviewing corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax returns.
- Multi-state tax experience preferred.
- Strong experience with QuickBooks Online/Desktop.
- Experience with Thomson Reuters products such as UltraTax CS, Accounting CS, Practice CS, or related systems preferred.
- Proven leadership, client management, and team development experience.
Company Description
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