Job Title: Tax Senior Manager
Location: Grand Rapids | Employment Type: Full-Time Hybrid
We are a well-established, client-focused CPA firm serving closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Our firm values technical excellence, long-term client relationships and a collaborative, flexible work environment. We are seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager to lead tax engagements, mentor staff and serve as a trusted advisor to our clients.
Position Summary
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The Tax Senior Manager will oversee complex tax engagements, manage client relationships, and provide leadership. This role is ideal for a seasoned tax professional who enjoys hands-on work, values work-life balance and wants to play a meaningful role in a growing firm.
Key Responsibilities
·      Manage and review complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, and estates
·      Serve as primary point of contact for clients, providing proactive tax planning and advisory services
·      Research and resolve complex tax issues; prepare and review technical memoranda as needed
·      Oversee tax compliance workflow, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and firm procedures are met
·      Mentor, train, and evaluate staff and senior accountants
·      Assist with firm management initiatives, process improvements, and client development efforts
·      Facilitate financial statement and compilation engagements for selected business clients.
Qualifications
·      CPA license required
·      Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
·      8+ years of public accounting tax experience, with at least 2 years in a manager or senior manager role
·      Strong technical knowledge of individual and business taxation
·      Experience working with closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals
·      Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills
·      Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities independently
·      Experience working with QuickBooks is a plus
What We Offer
·      Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus
·      Flexible work arrangements and realistic busy-season expectations
·      Supportive, collaborative firm culture with low turnover
·      Opportunities for long-term growth and leadership
·      Comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, retirement plan, and health benefits
Goodlander, Swett and Rybicki is a well established and growing tax and accounting services CPA firm servicing primarily the West Michigan area.