Sr. Tax Manager - Public

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Manager - Public to lead complex tax engagements and provide guidance across a diverse portfolio of business and fiduciary clients in Richmond, Virginia. This position plays a key leadership role in supervising tax professionals, reviewing high-level filings, and helping clients navigate corporate, estate, and trust tax matters with accuracy and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of five to six tax preparers, providing technical direction, workload oversight, and quality review.
• Review and manage the preparation of tax filings for S corporations, C corporations, estates, and trusts to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee annual income tax provision activities and support clients with timely and well-documented reporting.
• Manage complex corporate tax return engagements from planning through final review and submission.
• Advise clients on entity structure considerations and support matters related to entity formation.
• Use CCH ProSystem Fx and related tax software to coordinate preparation, review, and filing processes efficiently.
• Support sales and use tax compliance activities, including review and oversight of filings prepared in CCH Sales Tax.
• Partner with internal staff and clients to resolve technical tax issues, address notices, and maintain adherence to deadlines.

Requirements

• Active CPA designation is required.
• Significant public accounting experience with progressive responsibility in tax leadership roles.
• Strong background in preparing and reviewing returns for S corporations, C corporations, estates, and trusts.
• Hands-on experience with annual income tax provision and corporate tax return oversight.
• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem Fx and familiarity with CCH Sales Tax.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop entry-level tax professionals.
• Knowledge of entity formation concepts and related tax implications.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.