Tax Manager

Tax Manager

An established public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing tax practice. This opportunity is ideal for a public accounting professional who enjoys combining technical tax expertise, client advisory, and team leadership within a collaborative environment that supports long-term career growth.

The firm offers a hybrid work schedule, sustainable workloads even during busy season, a strong team-oriented culture, and opportunities for continued advancement.

Position Responsibilities

As a Tax Manager, you will take ownership of client engagements while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a leader to developing tax professionals. Responsibilities include:

• Manage and review complex business and individual tax engagements

• Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and advisory services to clients

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, responding to questions and providing practical solutions to complex tax matters

• Develop strong client relationships by understanding their businesses, goals, and evolving needs

• Research complex federal and state tax issues and provide well-supported recommendations

• Manage multiple engagements, priorities, budgets, and deadlines simultaneously

• Lead, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates

• Review work completed by team members and provide constructive feedback, technical guidance, and training

• Collaborate with senior leadership on complex client matters and engagement strategy

• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships

• Participate in business development and relationship-building initiatives

• Utilize tax technology and cloud-based systems to efficiently manage engagements and client service

• Contribute to a collaborative, team-focused environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and tax experience, preferably within public accounting

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

• CPA or CMA preferred

• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or developing accounting professionals

• Strong knowledge of business and individual taxation

• Understanding of GAAP and applicable accounting standards

• Strong tax research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong client service and relationship-building skills

• Ability to confidently discuss tax matters and recommendations directly with clients

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines

• Comfortable utilizing tax software and technology

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid and flexible work environment

• Sustainable workloads, including during busy season

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits

• Collaborative and supportive team culture

• Direct client interaction and advisory opportunities

• Leadership and mentoring responsibilities

• Exposure to diverse and complex tax engagements

• Professional development and continued learning

• Strong opportunity for career advancement and increased leadership responsibility

If you're an experienced public accounting tax professional looking for a Tax Manager opportunity where you can lead engagements, advise clients, develop people, and continue advancing your career without sacrificing work-life balance, this could be an excellent next step.

Apply and/or reach out today for confidential consideration!  kayla.reuer@gogpac.com or 605.601.5118.

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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