Senior Tax Manager

Build your career at the intersection of technical excellence, trusted client leadership, and meaningful team development. This Senior Tax Manager opportunity is designed for an experienced public accounting professional ready to lead sophisticated tax engagements, advise a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients, and help shape strategic decisions.

You will have the opportunity to solve complex tax challenges, uncover valuable planning opportunities, mentor talented professionals, and expand key client relationships. The role offers a competitive annual salary of $160,000 to $175,000 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, a flexible summer schedule, CPA and continuing education reimbursement, and a hybrid schedule with two to three days per week in the Dallas office.

Responsibilities:

Lead complex federal, state, and local tax compliance, planning, and consulting engagements for business and individual clients.

Review sophisticated individual, partnership, S corporation, C corporation, fiduciary, nonprofit, and other business tax returns.

Manage multiple engagements from planning through completion, ensuring technical accuracy, exceptional quality, and timely delivery.

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by delivering proactive tax strategies aligned with their financial and business objectives.

Research complex tax matters, interpret evolving regulations, develop practical solutions, and prepare well-supported technical memoranda.

Identify tax-saving opportunities, credits, deductions, and long-term planning strategies that create measurable value for clients.

Advise clients on business growth, transactions, entity structuring, operational planning, and other strategic tax matters.

Build lasting client relationships while identifying opportunities to introduce additional advisory, consulting, and professional services.

Lead, mentor, train, and evaluate tax professionals through hands-on coaching, technical guidance, and career development support.

Review workpapers and tax returns to maintain the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and professional compliance.

Stay ahead of changes in federal, state, and local tax legislation, accounting standards, and regulatory guidance.

Expand expertise across specialized areas such as public company taxation, financial institutions, international taxation, cross-border compliance, expatriate taxation, and transaction advisory.

Leverage tax preparation, research, engagement management, and workflow technologies to improve efficiency and client service.

Protect sensitive financial information while upholding professional ethics, regulatory requirements, and information security standards.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA), or an equivalent professional credential required.

At least seven years of progressive public accounting experience.

Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance, planning, research, and advisory services.

Experience preparing and reviewing complex individual and business tax returns across multiple entity types.

Demonstrated ability to lead multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional quality.

Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, practical guidance.

Proven experience mentoring, developing, and leading tax professionals in a collaborative environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with the ability to quickly learn new tax technologies and software platforms.

Ability and willingness to travel as needed for client engagements and business development activities.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with tax preparation and engagement management platforms such as CCH ProSystem fx Engagement.

Familiarity with professional tax research tools such as CCH AnswerConnect, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, or Bloomberg Tax.

Knowledge of international taxation, cross-border compliance, expatriate taxation, transaction advisory services, and the tax implications of mergers and acquisitions.

Experience advising clients in industries such as financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, and closely held businesses.

A track record of expanding client relationships and identifying business development opportunities through strategic tax advisory services.

A strong commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with changing tax legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices.

What You Can Expect:

Annual compensation of $160,000 to $175,000 plus bonus.

Comprehensive benefits.

Generous PTO and holiday schedule.

Hybrid flexibility with two to three days per week in the Dallas office.

Flexible summer schedule.

CPA and continuing education reimbursement.

Elite training and mentorship opportunities.