Senior Tax Manager / Path to Director / $10k Sign on Bonus

Overview

This position is a Senior Tax Manager role with a clear path to Tax Director. The organization offers a base salary of $160,000–$185,000, up to 10% variable compensation, and a $10,000 signing bonus.

Work model: 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 co-workers on technical accounting areas or tax expertise
• Prepare and review federal and state corporate, individual, and partnership tax returns
• Exercise professional judgment to identify issues and develop solutions for tax matters in returns
• Research tax issues and legislation and interpret the tax code
• Make projections of future tax liabilities to support client recommendations as part of tax planning
• Interact with client personnel regarding tax return information and deadlines, and keep the team informed on status
• 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 related to accounting and taxation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) License required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Accounting or Taxation preferred
• Demonstrated success in managing and growing a tax department or team
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable and resourceful with high attention to detail
• Tech-progressive and highly self-motivated
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines accurately
• Dedication to self-improvement and eagerness to grow in public accounting

Additional Qualifications

• Tenured experience as a public accounting Tax Manager
• 6+ years tax experience, including 3+ years managing a team
• Strong technology skills and proficiency with all aspects of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge and 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
• Pay: $160,000.00 – $185,000.00 per year
• Signing Bonus: $10,000
• Variable Compensation Plan: target bonus up to 10% of base salary
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Clear path to Tax Director, typically within 1 year
• Realistic busy-season hours: approximately 55 hours/week
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional development opportunities, including CPE cost coverage

Location

• Remote (EST, MST or CST) or hybrid in Austin, TX