Tax Manager - Public

We are looking for an experienced Tax Senior/Manager to lead client tax engagements in Columbia, South Carolina. This position plays a central role in overseeing return preparation and review, guiding staff development, and delivering responsive service to a diverse client base. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep multiple projects moving efficiently in a public accounting environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead tax engagements from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance throughout the process.
• Examine and approve a broad range of federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and nonprofit entities.
• Investigate complex tax matters and provide practical recommendations related to reporting obligations, risk areas, and planning opportunities.
• Stay current on changes in tax legislation and translate those developments into clear guidance for clients and internal team members.
• Coach, support, and assess tax professionals to strengthen technical capability, performance, and career growth.
• Evaluate work papers and related documentation to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with firm expectations.
• Organize staffing priorities and manage competing deadlines effectively, particularly during high-volume filing periods.
• Assist clients with notices, examinations, appeals, and other communications involving tax authorities.
• Contribute to client retention and growth by identifying additional service needs and helping cultivate new business opportunities.