Tax Manager - Public

Responsibilities

• Lead daily tax department activities while ensuring engagements are completed efficiently, accurately, and in line with client expectations.
• Advise clients on tax planning opportunities that support long-term financial goals and help reduce exposure through well-informed strategies.
• Supervise, coach, and develop tax professionals through ongoing feedback, training, and performance management.
• Identify risks, resolve technical and workflow issues, and guide the team toward successful completion of tax projects and deadlines.
• Partner with firm leadership to shape tax service strategies that support broader business objectives and client needs.
• Contribute to growth initiatives by expanding client relationships, recognizing additional service opportunities, and supporting proposals for prospective business.
• Review and prepare a variety of tax filings, maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Research evolving tax legislation and industry developments to address complex issues and provide practical recommendations.
• Support the use of project management and operational frameworks, including tools such as Canopy and structured business systems when applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Active Certified Public Accountant license required.
• At least 8 years of experience in tax, compliance, accounting, or advisory services within a public accounting or similar detail-focused environment.
• Prior leadership experience managing staff, mentoring team members, and overseeing complex client engagements.
• Strong client relationship skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally across a range of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Proficiency with tax and accounting technologies such as Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS, SurePrep, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable working in a technology-driven environment and adapting quickly to new systems and software.

Qualifications

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