Tax Manager, CPA

Tax Manager, CPA Tax Advisory | Client Relationships | Leadership Opportunity | Career Advancement Compensation: $110,000–$145,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Growth Opportunities
Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Schedule: Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a respected and growing CPA and advisory firm with a strong presence throughout Arkansas, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its Fort Smith office.

This is more than a traditional tax management role.

It's an opportunity to work directly with business owners, entrepreneurs, manufacturing companies, healthcare organizations, family-owned businesses, and high-net-worth individuals while providing strategic tax guidance, leading engagements, mentoring staff, and helping clients navigate complex financial and tax matters.

The firm has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional client service, technical expertise, and practical business solutions. As a Tax Manager, you'll serve as a trusted advisor while helping strengthen client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the tax practice.

If you're seeking a position that combines tax expertise, client consulting, leadership responsibility, and long-term career advancement, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $110,000–$145,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Established and respected regional CPA firm
• Diverse client portfolio across multiple industries
• Significant client-facing and advisory responsibilities
• Opportunity to mentor and develop tax professionals
• Direct access to firm leadership
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Clear path toward Senior Manager and Partner-track opportunities
• Collaborative and relationship-focused culture

Our client is a full-service public accounting and advisory firm serving businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout Arkansas.

Services include:

• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Business Advisory Services
• Accounting & Client Services
• Audit & Assurance
• Estate & Trust Planning
• Financial Consulting

The firm is committed to providing personalized service while helping both clients and employees achieve long-term success.

As a Tax Manager, you'll oversee complex tax engagements while helping clients identify opportunities to improve their financial position and reduce tax exposure.

You’ll gain exposure to:

• Individual Tax Planning
• Partnership Taxation
• S-Corporation Taxation
• Corporate Taxation
• Estate & Trust Tax Matters
• Tax Research & Consulting
• IRS & State Notice Resolution
• Client Advisory Services
• Team Leadership & Development

This role offers an outstanding combination of technical tax expertise, strategic consulting, leadership, and relationship management.

• Prepare and review complex individual and business tax returns
• Oversee federal and state tax compliance engagements
• Research and resolve technical tax matters
• Identify proactive tax planning opportunities
• Ensure compliance with changing tax regulations and legislation

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Provide year-round tax strategy and planning guidance
• Assist clients with important business and financial decisions
• Communicate complex tax concepts clearly and effectively
• Deliver a high level of client service and responsiveness

• Mentor, train, and develop tax professionals
• Review work product and provide technical guidance
• Assist with workflow management and engagement…