Senior Tax Manager​/Path to Director

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Senior Tax Manager – Path to Tax Director

$160,000-$185,000 base + up to 10% variable compensation + $10,000 signing bonus

Fully Remote or a hybrid option in Austin, TX

Are you a tax professional who takes pride in doing exceptional work but keeps hitting walls at firms that don't give you the tools, support, or environment to actually do it?

At WG, our tax department is different. Our tax managers don't spend their days putting out fires or cleaning up after under trained staff. They do real, complex, advisory-level work — with a team held to the same high standards, processes that actually work, and leadership that's always looking for smarter ways to do things.

We're on a mission to improve the public accounting experience — to be the Michelin-Star Restaurant of public accounting: exceptional and worth the wait. If you believe great tax work is more than checking boxes and filing volume, and you want a firm that believes that too, you might be exactly who we're looking for.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate closely with the current Tax Director/Partner, assume director role within 12 months
• Set the standards for the tax department
• Develop and train managers; provide training to co-workers on technical accounting areas or areas of tax expertise
• Prepare/review federal and state corporate, individual, and partnership tax returns, including exercising professional judgment with respect to issue identification to develop solutions to tax issues in returns
• Research tax issues and legislation, and interpret tax code
• Make projections on future tax liabilities based on variable options to make client recommendations as part of the tax planning process
• Interact with client personnel regarding tax return information, deadlines, etc., and keep the team informed on status
• Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients
• Keep current on professional announcements and proactively participate in professional development opportunities
• Initiate and develop a relationship with appropriate levels of the client’s management team
• Give insight and thought leadership to corporate publications regarding accounting and taxation

What You Should Bring:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
• Master's in Accounting or Taxation preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) License required

Our ideal applicant has:

• Demonstrated success in managing and growing a tax department or team
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable and resourceful with high attention to detail
• Tech-progressive
• Highly self-motivated and versatile
• Works well under pressure; able to meet deadlines with accuracy
• Dedication to self-improvement and an eagerness to grow in the public accounting profession

Qualifications:

• Tenured experience as a public accounting Tax Manager
• 6+ Years tax experience, 3+ years managing a team
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Must have strong technology skills and be proficient with all aspects of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge and experience with Thomson Reuters Ultra Tax CS and Accounting CS, Claude or other AI assistants, Quick Books Online, and payroll providers such as Gusto is a plus

Our core values:

Pursue excellence: Bring your best self. Own your work. Commit to learning.

Go the extra mile: Pay attention to detail. Exceed expectations. Offer to help.

Inspire Accountability: Understand your impact. Commit to the WG Way. Never compromise on client service.

Show your smarts: Collaborate. Propose solutions. Think methodically.

Lead with kindness: Put people first. Respect and serve others. Find the positive.

Compensation and Benefits

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location:
  
  Remote or Hybrid in Austin, TX
• Pay: $ - $ per year
• Signing Bonus: $10,000
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Variable Compensation Plan: target bonus up to 10% of base salary
• Clear path to Tax Director, typically within 1 year
• Realistic busy-season hours - approximately
  55 hours/week
• Unlimited PTO