Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax Manager / Principal – Public Accounting

Cleveland, OH | Hybrid | Full-Time

An established and growing public accounting firm in the Greater Cleveland market is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager or Principal to join its tax leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned tax professional who wants to combine technical expertise, team leadership, client advisory, and relationship development while continuing to advance their career within a highly respected and collaborative firm.

The firm is open to professionals with a strong generalist tax background as well as candidates who have developed deeper expertise within a specific area of taxation

• Lead and oversee complex tax engagements for a diverse client base
• Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and advisory services
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on complex tax and business matters
• Manage and strengthen relationships with existing clients while developing relationships with prospective clients
• Lead client meetings and communicate complex tax concepts in a clear, practical manner
• Serve as a technical resource for tax professionals across the practice
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop tax team members at various stages of their careers
• Review complex tax returns, research, and technical matters
• Collaborate with other leaders and service lines to provide comprehensive solutions to clients
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships
• Participate in business development, networking, and prospective client activities
• Contribute to the continued growth and strategic direction of the tax practice
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving federal, state, and applicable specialty tax regulations

• Significant progressive public accounting tax experience, ideally at the Senior Manager, Director, Principal, or similar level
• CPA or JD Required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong technical tax knowledge with either a broad generalist background or specialized tax expertise
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client-facing, relationship-building, and advisory skills
• Ability to confidently interact with business owners, executives, existing clients, and prospective clients
• Strong technical research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  
  Ability to manage multiple complex engagements and priorities
• Interest in contributing to the continued growth of a tax practice through client development and relationship building

• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Highly competitive compensation
• Attractive bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Outstanding, people-focused culture
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Significant client interaction and advisory opportunities
• Opportunity to lead and develop talented professionals
• Exposure to diverse and complex tax matters
• Flexibility to leverage either generalist or specialized tax expertise
• Strong professional development resources
• Excellent opportunity for continued career advancement and leadership growth
• Established organization with the resources and support to continue building your career

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced tax leader who enjoys more than managing compliance engagements. If you thrive on developing people, advising clients, building relationships, solving complex tax issues, and contributing to the growth of a practice, this could be an excellent next step.