Tax Manager

Job Description

As a Tax Manager based in Houston, TX, you will lead all aspects of tax engagements, supervise and mentor staff, and build and maintain client relationships.

• Review individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returns prepared by staff for accuracy.
• Research and draft memoranda involving complex tax matters.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities.
• Handle and resolve tax controversies.
• Oversee complete tax research projects for a variety of clients and industries.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to meet client deadlines.
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on evaluations and provide counsel.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• CPA license, JD, or Master of Science in Taxation is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in a public accounting tax department, leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast‑paced, results‑based team environment.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities to represent the firm to client management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Withum Smith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.