Overview
A multidisciplinary professional services organization is seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager to join their growing Tax Solutions team. This fully remote role involves leading tax engagements, mentoring team members, and delivering exceptional tax compliance and advisory support to clients across the United States. The organization serves clients nationwide, specializing in architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), professional services, manufacturing, and closely held businesses.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple tax engagements from planning through completion.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients.
- Coordinate engagement timelines, budgets, staffing, billing, and accounts receivable.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet high-quality standards.
- Review and prepare complex federal and state tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and individuals.
- Conduct tax research and document conclusions in accordance with professional standards.
- Support implementation of tax planning strategies developed by senior leadership.
- Assist clients with IRS and state tax notices and compliance matters.
- Stay current on tax law developments and industry best practices.
- Supervise and review work prepared by Tax Senior Associates, Staff Accountants, and offshore team members.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to support professional growth.
- Delegate work effectively and ensure efficient utilization of team resources.
- Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
- Build strong relationships with clients and serve as a trusted advisor.
- Communicate complex tax concepts in a practical and understandable manner.
- Identify opportunities to introduce additional firm services that may benefit clients.
- Escalate complex technical matters appropriately to Senior Managers and Directors.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification.
- 4+ years of public accounting tax experience.
- Experience reviewing tax returns and managing engagement workflows.
- Strong technical knowledge of partnership, corporate, and individual taxation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active CPA license.
- Master's in Taxation (MST), LL.M. in Taxation, or related advanced degree.
- Experience serving clients in AEC, professional services, manufacturing, or closely held businesses.
- Experience with state tax compliance, composite filings, and pass-through entity taxation.
- Experience with tax software platforms such as CCH Axcess, GoSystem, ProSystem fx, Checkpoint, or BNA.
- Experience working with offshore accounting teams.
Experience
- Previous success working in a fully remote environment.
- Experience within the Tax Department of a leading professional service firm.
- Experience working within the AEC industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $130,000 - $150,000, with final offer based on skills, experience, certifications, and geography.
- Health insurance options with three medical plans to fit different needs and budgets.
- Access to zero-cost telehealth services and wellness discounts including gym memberships, nutrition guidance, and mental health support.
- Flexible paid time off policy and 10 paid holidays.
- Employer-backed Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and comprehensive short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program and access to personal insurance options.
Location
- Fully remote position available to candidates located anywhere in the United States.