Tax Manager

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Posted Oct 15, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$126.4K – $164K/yr

Overview

This role is for a motivated and ambitious Tax Manager to join the tax practice. The Manager is accountable for all phases of client tax engagements, including budgeting, staff management, planning, production, first level or final review, total work quality, and engagement profitability.

Managers serve in a leadership capacity by setting an ethical, technical, quality, and leadership example for direct reports and colleagues. The role requires being a CPA and is an integral part of the management team.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate client engagements and manage the client relationship, including billing and collections.
  • Serve as the point of contact for clients.
  • Sign tax returns.
  • Develop, train, and lead team members through detailed review and analysis of their work, while monitoring key employee performance metrics.
  • Schedule and manage team member workload (direct reports) to promote the most efficient and profitable operation.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and direction for the Tax department.
  • Pursue business development opportunities, including responsibility for growth of new clients and further development of services for existing clients.
  • Monitor legislative/regulatory tax law developments and updated tax practices that could affect the business climate.
  • Provide leadership in an area of focus and specialization, including serving on a tax committee.
  • Complete special projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
  • CPA or Enrollment Agent (EA) certification with a minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience.
  • Experience conceptualizing, developing, and monitoring workflow for tax preparation.
  • Strong working knowledge of tax law and other professional standards/regulations.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing complex returns for S-Corporations, C-Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, high wealth individuals, consolidated or multi-state returns, and nonprofits.
  • Role can be hybrid or remote.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Additional professional designations or certifications showing specialization in areas of taxation preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $126,400-$164,000.
  • Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.
  • Placement within the range is at the organization’s discretion based on the specific circumstances of each candidate and position.
  • Sign-on bonus: $10,000 for qualified candidates.
  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Medical, dental, vision
    • 401(k) retirement plan and 401K match
    • Paid Time Off
    • 11 paid holidays per year
    • Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment
    • Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually

Location

Hybrid or remote.

Equal Opportunity & Workplace Requirements

  • Equal opportunity for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
  • EEO/AA employer: M/F/D/V.
  • Maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.