Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Financial Audit, Leadership, Local Tax, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Plan Meetings, Project Tracking, Public Accounting, Sales Management, State Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Returns, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, User Documentation
Tax Manager
Location: Wilmington, DE
Experience Level: 7+ Years of Public Accounting Experience
We are partnered with a well‑established CPA firm in Wilmington, DE that is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing tax practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned tax professional who enjoys leading engagements, mentoring staff, and working closely with clients and firm leadership on complex tax matters.
The Tax Manager will play a key role in managing client relationships, overseeing tax compliance and planning, and helping guide the development of the tax team.
What You'll Do
- Review and approve federal, state, and local tax returns of varying complexity
- Assume responsibility for complex individual and business tax engagements
- Manage and delegate tax preparation work to staff and senior accountants
- Conduct and oversee tax research projects to support accurate and efficient outcomes
- Participate in client meetings and tax planning discussions
- Serve as a technical resource for tax staff and accounting/audit team members
- Manage client relationships and act as a primary point of contact on tax matters
- Oversee and manage governmental tax examinations; represent clients before taxing authorities when needed
- Ensure timely, accurate flow of tax returns through the tax preparation process
- Supervise, train, and mentor tax staff; assist with performance evaluations and professional development
- Stay current on tax legislation, regulatory changes, and economic trends impacting clients
- Contribute to practice development through client relationships, referral sources, and community involvement
What Our Client Is Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 7+ years of public accounting experience with demonstrated progression in tax complexity and scope
- Active CPA license required
- Prior experience supervising and developing tax staff
- Experience representing clients before taxing authorities
- Strong technical tax knowledge across individual and business returns
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with tax preparation, research, and planning software
Why This Opportunity
- Leadership role with meaningful responsibility and autonomy
- Direct access to firm leadership and involvement in client strategy
- Opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of tax professionals
- Stable firm environment with a strong local reputation
- Broad exposure to complex tax work and client advisory services
This position is well‑suited for a Tax Manager who wants to take ownership of client relationships, lead a team, and continue growing within a respected public accounting firm.