Senior Manager, Tax

Arlington, VA / Fairfield, NJ / Hackensack, NJ / Washington, D.C. / Chicago, IL / Baltimore, MD / Columbia, MD / Rockville, MD / Timonium, MD / Minneapolis, MN / Houston, TX / Denver, CO / Charlotte, NC / Austin, TX / Atlanta, GATax – Tax /Full Time /Hybrid Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything.  

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Job Summary This Senior Manager, Tax role requires an extremely technical person with partnership, international, private equity knowledge and impact on high net worth individual returns.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage complex federal, state, and local tax compliance engagements for corporations, partnerships, S corporations, individuals, trusts, and/or other entities.

Review complex tax returns, work papers, estimates, extensions, and related filings to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and timely completion.

Research and interpret complex tax laws, regulations, rulings, and guidance; prepare technical memoranda and communicate findings to clients and internal stakeholders.

Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to help clients manage tax obligations, identify opportunities, and mitigate risk.

Serve as a primary client contact for assigned engagements, building strong relationships and delivering responsive, high-quality service.

Manage engagement budgets, timelines, staffing, billing, realization, and overall profitability.

Supervise, train, mentor, and review the work of tax associates, seniors, and managers; provide timely coaching and performance feedback.

Collaborate with partners and leadership on client strategy, technical matters, service opportunities, and practice growth initiatives.

Support tax notice responses, examinations, and controversy matters, including communication with taxing authorities as needed.

Maintain current knowledge of tax law changes and industry trends, and communicate relevant impacts to clients and team members.

Candidate Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.

CPA license required; JD, LLM in Taxation, or Enrolled Agent credential may be considered depending on role scope.

Typically 7+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a public accounting or professional services environment.

Demonstrated experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing multiple client engagements.

Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, tax planning, and applicable tax regulations.

Experience supervising, coaching, and developing tax professionals.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly to clients and team members.

Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality standards.$125,000 - $228,000 a year

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The application window is anticipated to close on 11/30/2026 and may be extended as needed.

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