Overview
This fully remote Tax Manager position reports to an office in Greencastle, PA, with a preference for candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones.
The role involves serving as a trusted technical leader within a sustainable tax practice, going beyond traditional tax preparation. The Tax Manager will act as a technical partner to the owner, leading tax planning, reviewing complex returns, mentoring staff, improving processes, and providing thoughtful guidance to clients.
The practice has nearly 30 years of experience serving Amish, Mennonite, and other Plain communities, as well as individuals and businesses that value personal relationships, trust, and practical advice over transactional service. This position is ideal for someone who appreciates relationship-based accounting and enjoys solving real business and tax challenges.
Responsibilities
- Review and oversee preparation of individual, partnership, S-corporation, and business tax returns
- Provide proactive tax planning for individuals and closely held businesses
- Research complex tax issues and communicate practical solutions
- Mentor, coach, and review the work of tax preparers
- Improve tax workflows, quality control, and department processes
- Monitor changes in tax law and communicate their impact to clients and the team
- Partner closely with the owner to strengthen tax services and expand advisory offerings
- Build trusted, long-term client relationships through clear, practical communication
- Help shape the future direction of a stable, well-respected accounting practice
Requirements
- CPA or EA designation preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- Strong public accounting or tax experience
- In-depth knowledge of individual and business taxation
- Experience reviewing returns and providing technical guidance
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and providing constructive feedback
- Respect for relationship-based client service and diverse cultural backgrounds
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $80,000 - $110,000, depending on experience and qualifications
- Flexible remote or hybrid work options
- Flexible scheduling outside of tax season
- Stable, referral-based client base
- Opportunity to work directly with the firm's owner and influence the future of the practice
- High level of autonomy with meaningful client relationships
- Paid time off and holidays
- Continuing education support
- Potential bonus opportunities
- Opportunity to help modernize systems and improve firm operations
Location
- Fully remote position
- Reporting to office in Greencastle, PA
- Preference for candidates in Eastern or Central time zones