Senior Tax Manager

Location: North Haven, Connecticut area (Hybrid)
Compensation: $135,000 - $150,000 base salary

About the Opportunity

A well-established, growing Connecticut CPA firm is looking for a Senior Tax Manager to take on a leadership role in its tax practice. This is a highly visible role in the firm's succession plan, with a clear path to Director and Partner, at a firm known for its collaborative culture and strong work-life balance.

What You'll Do

• Review complex individual and business tax returns (about 60% of the role)
• Prepare the more complex returns (about 15%)
• Provide leadership and administrative support (about 25%)
• Research new tax laws and complex technical questions
• Train, mentor, and guide junior staff and interns
• Help strengthen the middle-management team and support succession planning
• Work with Partners on client service and firm initiatives

What You Bring

• Active CPA license (required)
• 8+ years of public accounting experience
• Strong tax preparation and review experience with 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S returns
• Strong knowledge of current tax law and the ability to research complex issues
• Strong review, mentoring, and training experience
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Tax planning experience preferred; nonprofit and 990 experience a plus

Career Path: Director, then Partner

What's Offered

• Hybrid work schedule and a genuine focus on work-life balance
• Overtime pay for hours over 50 per week, which can be banked as pay or time off
• Profit-sharing on new clients you bring to the firm
• Medical, dental, life, accident/disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k), vacation, personal days, and sick days
• Continuing education and professional development
• Clear succession planning and leadership opportunities, without an aggressive business-development requirement

How to Apply

All applications are handled confidentially through the recruiter. Please contact Kayla Reuer to apply or to learn more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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