Tax Manager

A small/mid-size CPA firm is seeking a Tax Manager to lead engagements, deepen client advisory relationships, and help grow the tax practice.

Highlights

• Manage tax engagements end-to-end: planning, review, delivery, and client communication
• Advise owners and individuals on tax planning, entity structure, and compliance strategy
• Supervise seniors and associates; review complex returns and research conclusions
• 5+ years public accounting tax experience; CPA required; strong review and people skills
• Hybrid work model with genuine work-life balance and sustainable busy-season norms
• Firm interviewing now — ready to hire ASAP

Compensation & benefits

• Base salary: $105,000–$135,000 DOE
• Performance bonus / year-end bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Life and disability insurance (typical package)
• PTO plus paid holidays
• CPE / CPA exam support and professional development
• Hybrid year-round; busy season with realistic hour expectations and post-season flex time
• Path to Senior Manager / Partner with book-building support, CPE, and inclusive firm culture

If you are qualified and serious, please submit a resume or contact Chad Smith at 605-978-5433 or chad.smith@gogpac.com for more information on this position. I place professionals in these types of roles nationally, so if this isn't a perfect fit for you, please reach out to see what else I'm recruiting on!

Keywords: Tax Manager, CPA Tax Manager, tax planning, client management, public accounting manager, Mesa, Phoenix area, Arizona

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.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.