Tax Senior Manager – Public Accounting

About the role

This Tax Senior Manager position is a leadership role overseeing complex tax engagements, managing key client relationships, and driving team performance within a well-established, mid-sized public accounting and advisory firm with over 50 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple high-level tax engagements across corporate, partnership, and individual clients
• Deliver strategic tax planning and advisory services tailored to client needs
• Review complex federal, state, and local tax filings to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide forward-looking recommendations
• Serve as a primary advisor to clients, addressing complex issues and anticipating future needs
• Supervise and mentor managers and staff, fostering professional growth and accountability
• Oversee engagement planning, staffing, and budgeting to ensure efficient execution
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance team environment
• Maintain current knowledge of tax regulations and industry developments
• Perform detailed reviews of returns and supporting documentation
• Ensure adherence to internal quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvements and support adoption of technology solutions
• Contribute to recruiting, training, and strategic planning efforts
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and service offerings
• Participate in networking and business development activities
• Collaborate with leadership on departmental and firm-wide objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• Master’s in Taxation or similar advanced degree preferred
• Active CPA license required
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• 3+ years in a leadership or senior management role
• Strong expertise in partnership, corporate, and individual taxation
• Experience with multi-state and consolidated tax filings
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state tax regulations

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with CCH Axcess (required)
• Experience with workflow and engagement tools (e.g., XCM, Engagement)
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Hybrid work schedule (typically 3 days in-office)

Strong exposure to high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses

True generalist tax experience (not siloed or niche work)

Opportunity to grow into tax planning and advisory work

Collaborative, supportive team environment

Direct access to leadership and mentorship

Stable, long-tenured firm with strong reputation

Competitive compensation and clear growth path