Tax Manager, CPA

Tax Manager,CPA Tax Planning | Client Advisory | Leadership Opportunity | Flexible Hybrid Schedule

Compensation: $125,000 - $165,000 Base + Performance Bonus Opportunities

Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Schedule: Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a respected and growing public accounting and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its Tax Services team.

This is more than a traditional tax management role.

It's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to business owners, high-net-worth individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, consultants, and growing companies while leading tax engagements, mentoring staff, and helping clients achieve their financial and business goals.

The firm has a long-standing reputation throughout Northern Virginia for exceptional client service, technical expertise, and a people-first culture. Professionals enjoy significant client interaction, strong leadership support, workplace flexibility, and real opportunities for advancement.

If you're seeking a position that combines technical tax expertise, leadership responsibility, client advisory services, and long-term career growth, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $125,000 - $165,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Established and highly respected public accounting firm
• Opportunity to work with business owners and high-net-worth clients
• Significant client-facing and advisory responsibilities
• Leadership and management opportunities
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Direct access to firm leadership
• Clear path toward future leadership roles
• Collaborative and relationship-focused culture

Our client is a full-service public accounting and advisory firm serving businesses, nonprofit organizations, professional service firms, technology companies, consultants, high-net-worth individuals, estates, and trusts throughout the Washington, DC metro area.

Services include:

• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Business Advisory Services
• Accounting Services
• Audit & Assurance
• Estate & Trust Planning
• Strategic Consulting

The firm is known for providing personalized service while helping clients navigate increasingly complex tax and business challenges.

As a Tax Manager, you'll oversee client engagements, manage staff development, and serve as a key advisor to clients on tax planning and business matters.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Individual Taxation
• Partnership Taxation
• S-Corporation Taxation
• Corporate Taxation
• Estate & Trust Taxation
• High-Net-Worth Tax Planning
• Multi-State Tax Matters
• Business Advisory Services
• Client Relationship Management
• Leadership & Team Development

This role provides an exceptional balance of technical tax expertise, consulting, leadership, and client advisory responsibilities.

• Develop and implement proactive tax planning strategies
• Prepare tax projections and planning analyses
• Research complex tax matters and provide recommendations
• Assist clients in achieving financial and business goals
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and strategic solutions

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and business owners
• Deliver exceptional planning, consulting, and advisory services
• Identify opportunities for expanded services
• Provide year-round guidance and support

• Review complex individual, business, estate, and trust tax returns
• Oversee tax compliance processes and deadlines
• Manage tax provision and compliance activities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Mitigate client tax risks and exposure

• Supervise, train, and mentor tax professionals
• Review staff work and provide timely feedback
• Manage engagement workflow and staffing needs
• Foster collaboration and accountability across teams
• Support professional development initiatives

• Improve processes and implement best practices
• Maintain tax-related general ledger balances and adjustments
• Assist with budgeting and engagement profitability
• Support business development and referral relationships
• Help drive the continued growth of the tax practice

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns
• Strong client relationship…