Tax Manager

What You'll Do

• Lead and help scale the firm's tax preparation and advisory function
• Provide strategic tax planning and advisory support to business owners and high-net-worth clients
• Review complex business tax returns and oversee tax compliance work
• Mentor and support junior tax staff and help elevate overall team capabilities
• Build and improve workflows, processes, and operational structure within the tax function
• Collaborate with leadership on firm growth initiatives and future acquisitions
• Participate in client meetings and serve as a trusted advisor on financial and tax-related matters
• Deliver a high-quality client experience through proactive communication and responsiveness

Must-Haves

• Active CPA license
• Public accounting experience
• Strong background in tax advisory and complex business tax strategy
• Experience with complex depreciation work and business tax planning
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong accountability, ownership mentality, and proactive communication style
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving and evolving environment
• Interest in mentoring and helping guide junior team members
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats across tax and advisory functions
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented environment

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior experience helping build or scale a tax department or advisory practice
• Experience within boutique or entrepreneurial accounting firms
• Blend of public and private accounting exposure
• Existing leadership or management experience
• Utah-based or open to hybrid collaboration within the region
• Experience supporting high-net-worth clients and closely held businesses
• Interest in long-term growth and future leadership opportunities

What Our Client Offers

• Base compensation targeted around $150,000-$155,000 with bonus and profit-sharing potential
• Flexible remote work environment with future hybrid collaboration opportunities
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a developing tax and advisory practice
• Exposure to strategic business advisory work beyond traditional tax compliance
• Direct access to leadership and influence on firm direction
• Long-term growth potential, including future leadership and ownership discussions for the right individual
• Collaborative, low-bureaucracy culture focused on trust and flexibility