Overview
This role is for a Senior Tax Manager with a clear path to Tax Director. The position offers a salary of $160,000–$185,000 base, up to 10% variable compensation, and a $10,000 signing bonus.
Location
- Fully Remote (EST, MST or CST) or
- Hybrid in Austin, TX
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the current Tax Director/Partner and assume a director role within 12 months
- Set the standards for the tax department
- Develop and train managers; provide training to coworkers on technical accounting areas or tax expertise
- Prepare and/or review federal and state corporate, individual, and partnership tax returns
- Exercise professional judgment for issue identification and solution development
- Research tax issues and legislation; interpret tax code
- Make projections on future tax liabilities to support tax planning recommendations (including consideration of variable options)
- Interact with client personnel regarding tax return information, deadlines, and status updates
- Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients
- Stay current on professional announcements and proactively participate in professional development
- Initiate and develop relationships with appropriate levels of the client’s management team
- Provide insight and thought leadership to corporate publications regarding accounting and taxation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) License required
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s in Accounting or Taxation preferred
- Demonstrated success managing and growing a tax department or team
- Tenured experience as a public accounting Tax Manager
- 6+ years tax experience, with 3+ years managing a team
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Adaptable and resourceful with high attention to detail
- Tech-progressive mindset
- Highly self-motivated and versatile
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines with accuracy
- Strong technology skills; proficient with Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge/experience with Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS and Accounting CS, Claude or other AI assistants, QuickBooks Online, and payroll providers such as Gusto is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Job type: Full-time
- Base pay: $160,000.00–$185,000.00 per year
- Variable compensation plan: target bonus up to 10% of base salary
- Signing bonus: $10,000
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Clear path to Tax Director, typically within 1 year
- Busy-season hours: approximately 55 hours/week
- Unlimited PTO
- Professional development opportunities, including CPE cost coverage