Senior Tax Manager, CPA

Senior Tax Manager, CPA Tax Leadership | Client Advisory | Business Development | Great Place to Work

Compensation: $160,000–$220,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Leadership Advancement Opportunity

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Our client, one of the Midwest's fastest-growing professional services firms, is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join its expanding Tax practice in Madison.

This is more than a traditional tax leadership position.

It's an opportunity to serve as a trusted business advisor to privately held companies, entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and high-net-worth clients while leading sophisticated tax engagements, developing future leaders, driving business growth, and working alongside firm leadership in a highly visible role.

The firm has built a reputation for delivering exceptional client service, investing heavily in its people, and creating an environment where high performers can accelerate their careers while maintaining strong client relationships and professional fulfillment.

• $160,000–$220,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Leadership role within a growing regional firm
• Significant client advisory responsibilities
• Diverse industry exposure
• Strong business development opportunities
• Direct access to principals and firm leadership
• Personalized career development and mentoring
• Clear advancement path toward Principal and Shareholder-level roles
• Award-winning workplace culture
• Great Place to Work certified organization

Exceptional candidates with advanced tax specialization, industry expertise, business development success, or large client portfolio management experience may be considered above the posted compensation range.

Our client is a leading professional services organization providing:

• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Business Advisory Services
• Consulting Services
• Audit & Assurance
• Wealth Advisory Solutions
• Outsourced Accounting Services

The firm serves a diverse client base across multiple industries and is recognized for helping businesses grow while providing employees with meaningful opportunities for professional advancement.

Their culture is centered around collaboration, continuous development, and building long-term relationships with both clients and employees.

As a Senior Tax Manager, you'll serve as a key leader within the Tax practice, overseeing complex client engagements while acting as a strategic advisor to business owners and executive leadership teams.

You'll gain significant exposure to:

• Advanced Tax Planning
• Business Tax Consulting
• Partnership Taxation
• Corporate Taxation
• High-Net-Worth Tax Planning
• Multi-State Tax Matters
• Client Relationship Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Practice Growth Initiatives
• Business Development Activities

  This role combines technical tax leadership with client advisory responsibilities and strategic practice management.

  Key Responsibilities Tax Advisory & Client Consulting
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and key stakeholders
  • Consult on complex tax matters impacting client operations and growth
  • Provide proactive tax planning and strategic recommendations
  • Identify opportunities for operational improvements and business efficiencies
  • Deliver value-added advisory services throughout the year
  Client Relationship Management
  • Maintain ownership of complex client engagements and projects
  • Build and strengthen long‑term client relationships
  • Ensure client expectations are exceeded through exceptional service
  • Serve as a primary contact for sophisticated tax and business matters
  • Drive client retention and satisfaction initiatives
  Engagement Leadership
  • Oversee engagements from planning through completion
  • Coordinate engagement teams and allocate resources effectively
  • Ensure projects remain on budget and meet quality standards
  • Review work at all levels of the engagement process
  • Monitor engagement profitability and efficiency
  Business Development & Growth
  • Develop new business opportunities
  • Expand services with existing clients
  • Participate in networking and relationship‑building activities
  • Support growth initiatives across the tax practice
  • Contribute to firm‑wide revenue and expansion goals
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