Senior Manager - SPG Services

Senior Manager - SPG Services

Salary Range $ - $ Salary

SPG is a well-established accounting and advisory firm which has served clients for more than 20 years, known for delivering high-quality, responsive service and building long-standing client relationships rooted in trust and professionalism. The firm serves a diverse client base across multiple industries, including real estate, legal, consulting, retail, healthcare, and more, while providing tax, accounting, and business advisory services to individuals, business owners, and organizations.

Recognized for its personalized approach and strong client retention, SPG has grown primarily through referrals and its reputation for expertise and responsiveness.

Now part of Archer Lewis, SPG is entering a new phase of growth, benefiting from expanded resources, enhanced capabilities, and a broader network, while continuing to deliver the close, high-touch service it is known for, ultimately creating greater opportunities for employees and increased value for clients.

Your Future Team

As a Senior Manager, you will set a strategic direction for the tax and accounting functions while leading and developing a high-performing team of professionals. You will serve as a primary technical authority on complex federal, state, local, and international tax matters, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations while driving advanced tax planning strategies that optimize financial outcomes. In this role, you will provide expert guidance for tax compliance and consulting, as well as the office's accounting function (reviews and compilations).

Additionally, you will play a key role in strengthening client relationships, supporting business development initiatives, and improving processes to enhance efficiency and profitability, all while fostering a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and continuous growth.

• Provide strategic leadership, setting direction, priorities, and goals aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and help develop a team of professionals (managers, seniors, and staff), overseeing performance management, resource planning, and talent development and retention.
• Serve as technical authority and final reviewer for complex federal, state, local, and international tax matters, including corporate, partnership, and individual returns.
• Design and execute advanced tax planning strategies to optimize tax positions, reduce liabilities, and support long-term financial efficiency.
• Provide high-level advisory support on complex transactions, audits, restructurings, and regulatory changes for clients and senior leadership.
• Manage assurance and accounting engagements, including year end reviews and compilations
• Lead and develop staff (interns to managers) on assurance engagements, fostering technical growth and excellence.
• Drive business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, supporting proposal development, and expanding existing client relationships within the tax advisory space (public accounting focus).
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate with principals on engagement management, quality control, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage budgets and billings for engagements.
• Monitor performance and ensure profitability targets are achieved.

• Education:
  
  A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred. A CPA certification is preferred for this level of responsibility. A Master's Degree or similar advanced degree is desirable.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 8+ years of experience, with significant time spent in a management or supervisory capacity, in either a public accounting environment or a corporate accounting or tax department.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Expertise in tax law and reporting requirements. Strong proficiency with enterprise-level tax software (CCH Axcess) and advanced data analysis tools. Knowledge of GAAP and GAAP reporting.

• Leadership & Influence:
  Exceptional leadership, presentation, negotiation, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Business Acumen:
  Strong business judgment, entrepreneurial spirit, and a proven track record of managing profitable engagements/departments.
• Communication:
  Superior written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex data to C-suite executives and managing external stakeholder relationships.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• 7 Company‑Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Base salary of $145,000 - $185,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40 offices and over 450 professionals, we serve 150,000+ businesses. Our approach blends…