Tax Manager

Tax Manager – Aston Carter

The Tax Manager will serve as a key leader in managing client relationships, overseeing tax compliance, and supporting internal staff. This role focuses on complex tax returns and ensures smooth operations during tax season.

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring high‑quality tax compliance and service.
• Oversee tax return preparation, including complex individual and business returns.
• Supervise and support internal staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Collaborate closely with partners to maintain and enhance client relationships.
• Ensure smooth operations during tax season by effectively managing resources and priorities.

• Expertise in tax, accounting, payroll tax, income tax, and state tax.
• Experience with general ledger management.
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi‑state tax laws.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• CPA license preferred; EA designation or active pursuit of CPA considered.
• 5+ years of tax experience, including individual and business returns.

The office hosts a team of 10 full‑time staff with an additional 5–7 seasonal employees during peak season, located in Coralville, IA. The firm serves clients throughout Iowa and may expand to a second location. We foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages strong client relationships and opportunities for growth.

Permanent – Coralville, IA (fully onsite)

Pay range: $105,000 – $145,000 per year. Health, vacation, 401(k), and internal benefits are available upon request.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 11, 2026.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Accounting

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients worldwide. Specializing in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500.

We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing ® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter for other accommodation options.