Tax Manager

Tax Manager
Location: [City, FL] (or note if hybrid/onsite)

Company Overview
[Firm Name] is seeking a Tax Manager to join our growing tax practice. This role is ideal for an experienced tax professional looking to lead client engagements, manage staff, and continue building a career within a collaborative public accounting environment.

Position Summary
The Tax Manager will oversee tax compliance and planning engagements for a diverse client base, including corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals. This role requires strong technical tax knowledge, engagement management skills, and the ability to mentor and develop staff while serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance engagements, including preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, S-corporations, and individuals
• Advise clients on tax planning strategies, including entity structuring, transaction planning, and tax minimization opportunities
• Research and analyze complex tax issues, preparing technical memoranda and client-ready deliverables
• Review tax provisions (ASC 740) and related workpapers, as applicable
• Manage client relationships, serving as a primary point of contact and identifying opportunities for additional services
• Review work prepared by Tax Seniors and Staff, providing coaching, technical guidance, and constructive feedback
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and staffing, ensuring efficient and profitable engagement delivery
• Respond to IRS and state tax notices, and manage tax audits as needed
• Monitor changes in tax law and regulations, assessing impact on client engagements
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and participation in networking and firm marketing initiatives
• Assist with due diligence engagements related to M&A transactions, identifying tax exposure and planning opportunities
• Contribute to firm training programs and technical development of tax staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; Master's in Taxation preferred
• CPA required
• 5-8+ years of progressive tax experience within public accounting
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax compliance for corporations, partnerships, and individuals
• Prior experience supervising and developing staff and senior associates
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to clients and colleagues
• Proficiency with tax research software (BNA, CCH, Checkpoint) and tax preparation software (GoSystem, CCH Axcess, or similar)
• Excellent client relationship management and business development skills

Preferred Attributes

• Big 4 or national/regional public accounting firm background
• Experience with a specific industry niche (real estate, financial services, manufacturing, high-net-worth individuals) a plus
• Track record of contributing to business development and growing a book of business