Tax Manager

Overview

This role is for a Tax professional at the Manager level who can deliver high-level client service, lead engagements with confidence, and collaborate effectively within a team environment. The position includes managing multiple tax engagements, reviewing work, and mentoring junior staff, with significant client-facing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a client-facing tax engagement lead with a client-first mindset
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently
• Review tax returns and work product
• Mentor and support junior staff
• Deliver tax services that cover multiple return types, including business returns, personal returns, and trusts
• Communicate clearly with clients and build strong professional relationships
• Solve problems directly with business owners and advise on relevant matters
• Balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on work when needed

Requirements

• At least 5+ years in a Manager role with tax experience in public accounting
• Experience working at a mid-size firm (40+ FTE)
• Strong background serving privately held businesses and their owners
• Comfortable managing multiple engagements, reviewing returns, and mentoring junior staff
• EA credential required
• True client-facing leadership: communicates clearly, builds relationships, and enjoys problem-solving with business owners
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to lead and contribute hands-on

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location

• Remote / hybrid options are available.
• You do not need to be based in the Houston, TX area to apply, but local candidates are encouraged.