Tax Manager - Public Accounting (CPA Firm)

Fast-growing Michigan CPA firm seeks an experienced Tax Manager to lead complex engagements for privately held businesses, investors, and non-profits, with a clear pathway to partnership and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Review and sign off on complex federal and state tax returns across entity types (1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, 1041) for a diverse client portfolio
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for a book of business clients, delivering proactive tax planning and advisory guidance year-round
• Research multi-layered tax issues and partner with firm shareholders to develop and execute tax strategies
• Identify tax-saving opportunities, model risk scenarios, and communicate findings clearly to clients and leadership
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior and senior tax staff—setting quality standards and reviewing their work product
• Stay current on federal and state tax law changes and translate them into actionable client guidance
• Contribute to practice development by deepening existing client relationships and supporting new-business conversations

Requirements

• Active CPA license (required)
• 5+ years of tax experience in a public accounting firm
• Demonstrated experience reviewing business-entity returns (1065, 1120, 1120S) and individual returns (1040, 1041)
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver advisory-level tax planning
• Strong supervisory skills with experience mentoring tax staff

Nice to have

• Prior tax manager title or equivalent leadership role within a CPA firm
• Industry exposure in real estate, non-profits, or closely held businesses
• Experience with advanced tax planning or research software (e.g., CCH Axcess, Thomson Reuters, GoSystem)
• Master's in Taxation or LLM

Pay & Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000–$150,000, commensurate with experience
• 4 weeks PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Partnership track—a genuine, structured path for high performers
• Collaborative culture with mentorship from firm shareholders
• Modern technology stack to support efficiency and remote capability

Location & Schedule

• Primary office: Troy, MI (additional offices in Southfield and Ann Arbor)
• Schedule: Hybrid; full-time, Monday–Friday

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.