Tax Manager

About the role

Benchmark International Tax Services is a rapidly growing tax advisory firm serving entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, real estate investors, and high-net-worth individuals. We are built around technical excellence, proactive advisory, exceptional client service, and a more balanced approach to tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and real estate investor clients.
• Act as the primary advisor for your clients.
• Deliver proactive tax planning, compliance, and advisory services throughout the year.
• Review individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and strategic planning solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately five Tax Associates.
• Manage workflow, quality control, client deadlines, and team performance.
• Support client onboarding and help prospective clients understand our services.
• Support business development by leading prospective client meetings, building trusted relationships, and identifying opportunities to win new business and expand the firm's client base.
• Stay up to date with tax legislation and industry developments.
• Help drive operational improvements, technology adoption, and continuous process enhancements.

Requirements

• Active CPA, EA, or JD credential.
• 5+ years' experience in public accounting or tax advisory.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns.
• Previous team leadership, supervision, or mentoring experience.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Excellent organization, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with business owners, real estate investors, and high-net-worth individuals is highly desirable.
• Business development or client onboarding experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in a similar role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for tax advisory and a desire to build long-term client relationships.

Skills

• Tax planning and compliance expertise.
• Client relationship management.
• Team leadership and mentoring.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Benefits

• A competitive total compensation package of $140,000 - $160,000.
• Paid time off, company holidays, birthday leave, and community service days.
• Medical, dental, vision, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Ongoing career development and genuine opportunities for advancement.
• The chance to help shape a growing practice within an internationally recognized organization.