Our client, a tenured public accounting firm, is seeking an experienced
Tax Manager to lead client relationships, manage complex tax engagements, and deliver proactive advisory services to privately held businesses and business owners. This role offers an opportunity to build a long-term career with a firm that prioritizes work-life balance, featuring a 53-hour busy season expectation, flexible scheduling, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Greater Cincinnati Area (Hybrid and Remote Options Available). Candidates must reside within the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area.
Pay Range: $100,000 - $150,000
Key Responsibilities- Engagement Management: Oversee tax workflow, deadlines, budgets, and communication for business and individual accounts.
- Review & Compliance: Review complex tax returns, including partnerships, S-corps, C-corps, and pass-through entities, ensuring multi-state and local tax compliance.
- Advisory & Planning: Provide year-round strategic tax planning, entity structure consulting, and proactive business advisory support.
- Team Leadership: Mentor, develop, and review the work of tax staff and seniors while collaborating directly with firm leadership.
Required Qualifications:- 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.
- Active CPA or EA license.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting.
- Strong technical knowledge of federal tax laws and return reviews.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with privately held businesses, pass-through entities, and multi-state/SALT considerations.
- Proven track record in client relationship management and staff mentorship.
Why Join Our Client?- Ownership & Growth: Build equity through their ESOP and advance via the THRIVE development program.
- Work-Life Balance: 53-hour busy season expectations, hybrid / remote flexibility, and Summer Fridays with reduced hours.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare, generous PTO, parental leave, and retirement plans.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.