Tax Manager - Public

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our public accounting team in Madison, Wisconsin. This position plays a central role in guiding complex tax engagements, advising both business and individual clients, and helping ensure the department delivers high-quality work on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capability, and a client-focused approach that supports long-term relationships and continued firm growth.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation and final review of a broad range of business and individual tax filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Advise clients on tax planning strategies, technical issues, and practical solutions by conducting research and translating findings into clear recommendations.
• Oversee daily tax department operations, including assignment flow, due dates, budgets, invoicing, and effective use of team capacity.
• Supervise, coach, and assess tax professionals to strengthen technical skills, accountability, and overall team performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and referral sources while identifying opportunities to expand services and support business development efforts.
• Keep leadership and staff informed on engagement progress, emerging concerns, and priority items to promote timely decision-making and consistent service delivery.
• Balance billable hour goals with high standards for quality, responsiveness, and turnaround time across multiple engagements.
• Uphold ethical standards, safeguard confidential information, and contribute to process improvements that enhance departmental effectiveness.
• Support work related to financial statement preparation and review as part of overall client service responsibilities.

Requirements

• Significant public accounting experience with progressive responsibility in tax management and client service.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review corporate and individual tax returns in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of annual income tax provision work, corporate taxation, and tax planning principles.
• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx, CCH Sales Tax, and related tax software applications.
• Experience managing engagement budgets, deadlines, and staff workloads while maintaining service quality.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor team members and provide constructive performance feedback.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills for advising clients, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and developing referral networks.
• Familiarity with entity formation matters and related tax implications for business clients.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan eligibility
• Free online training