Tax Manager - CPA Firm (New York, NY)

BA Global Talent is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join a boutique Certified Public Accounting firm in New York with more than 100 years of history serving its clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to take on a key role within an established firm.

About the role

Hybrid work environment: 4 days in-office / 1 day WFH (Tax Season: 4 in-office / 2 WFH).

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide tax planning, tax research, and review of complex income tax returns.
• Manage client tax requirements and overall client relationships.
• Supervise seniors and staff, helping ensure work is properly allocated and completed accurately and on time.
• Serve as a technical resource for staff and assist with training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with Partners, managers, staff, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality client service.
• Take ownership of filing deadlines, planning opportunities, and updates related to tax law changes.
• Prepare tax research memorandums, client letters, and other written communications.
• Support clients across tax, accounting, real estate, multi-state taxation, corporate taxation, and international matters.
• Maintain the firm’s high standards of quality, accuracy, professionalism, and client service.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
• Senior-level public accounting tax experience required.
• Strong tax expertise, including deep technical tax knowledge.
• Willingness to relocate to New York if not already local (relocation assistance will not be provided).

Skills

• Experience with multi-state taxation, corporate taxation, and real estate taxation.
• Exposure to international taxation preferred.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and broad exposure across accounting disciplines.
• Ability to review work independently and manage tax engagements with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, team members, team leads, managers, and Partners.
• Strong writing skills, including tax research memos and client correspondence.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and self-directed.
• Strong sense of ownership over client relationships and deliverables.
• Growth mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-service environment.
• Experience with ProSystem fx, BNA Tax Planner, CCH Tax Research Manager, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
• Experience in small and mid-sized accounting firms are strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (4 in-office / 1 WFH; Tax Season: 4 in-office / 2 WFH).
• Flexible start time (8 AM to 10 AM).
• Friday hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day): 9 AM to 3 PM (1-hour lunch).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, commuter, and ancillary benefits.
• 401K profit sharing plan with match.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy.

Schedule

• Full-time (tax season hours may fluctuate, and Saturday availability may be required).

On-site location: New York, NY.