Tax Manager - Public

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Public Tax Accountant to join a well-established boutique accounting firm. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex tax engagements while contributing to a collaborative practice that also supports bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and related client advisory needs. The position is well suited for a CPA or CPA candidate who is interested in long-term growth, leadership development, and the potential to expand client relationships within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of tax engagements with a primary focus on individual and corporate returns, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Review tax filings and supporting workpapers prepared by staff, providing guidance that strengthens quality and technical performance.
• Advise clients on tax planning strategies and respond to questions related to business and individual tax matters.
• Contribute to broader client service work, including bookkeeping oversight, financial statement preparation, compilations, and reviews as needed.
• Mentor entry-level team members by sharing technical knowledge, supporting career development, and helping build a high-performing tax practice.
• Coordinate priorities during peak filing periods, balancing deadlines across multiple engagements while maintaining strong client communication.
• Partner closely with firm leadership on long-range succession planning and gradually take on greater managerial responsibility over time.
• Support practice growth efforts by developing trusted client relationships and identifying opportunities to expand services where appropriate.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of public accounting experience, including substantial work in tax preparation and review.
• CPA license required or active progress toward completion of the CPA exam.
• Hands-on expertise with individual, C corporation, and corporate tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance standards and the ability to manage multiple client deadlines effectively.
• Experience reviewing staff work and providing clear, constructive technical direction.
• Comfortable working in a small firm environment with exposure to both tax and broader accounting services.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and a stable employment history.
• Interest in long-term career progression, including future leadership opportunities within the firm.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.