Tax Manager

Summary / Objective

Reporting to the Tax Director, the Tax Manager is responsible for serving as a leader in the tax department and ensuring accurate and timely processing of tax returns for the Firm by completing a final review of all returns, a detail review of some returns, managing workflow, and assisting the Senior Tax Managers and/or Tax Manager II and planning teams as needed.

• Manage the daily workflow of tasks for their assigned clients
• Complete final review of all tax returns and detail reviews of some tax returns prior to sending to planning team and/or client
• Oversee assigned Tax Admin Specialist for team
• Provide weekly updates to the Senior Manager and/or Tax Manager II regarding overall performance

• Work closely with Senior Tax Managers and/or Tax Manager II to prepare for each tax season
• Work with Tax Advisors on preparing and reviewing of annual tax preparation for clients
• Work closely with Tax Advisors, Tax Manager II and/or Senior Tax Managers to address questions/concerns from the planning teams
• Partner with Planners to ensure a seamless workflow between departments
• Create and present tax training materials alongside Tax Manager II, Senior Tax Managers and Senior Tax Research Manager
• Work closely with Senior Tax Research Manager, Tax Manager II and Senior Tax Managers to address research projects, staff training materials & staff training events
• Mentor Tax Advisors on professional development within the tax department
• Act as an active participant in the recruiting process (review resumes and interview candidates)
• Log IRS and State correspondences; delegate accordingly to the proper department/person
• Work closely with Administrative Team to ensure the proper processing/releasing of Tax Returns and various tasks
• Work with Tax Onboarding team to ensure proper training is being provided

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Tax, or related field
• CPA or EA required
• 8+ years’ experience in public accounting or its equivalent
• Proven experience with Lacerte tax preparation software is highly desirable
• Thorough knowledge of tax laws
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience managing a team strongly preferred

Limited travel is expected for this position.

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Upon management’s approval, remote work may be allowed using firm-approved office equipment. Correspondence with coworkers may be in person or through virtual means.

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required.

This is a full time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed based on management’s approval. The ability to work remotely is allowed based on management’s approval.

Through our competitive compensation and benefits program, we seek to attract, retain and motivate a high-performing and increasingly diverse Associate population. Our compensation and benefit structure is comprised of many factors, including but not limited the size of our Firm, our financial position, the industry, business objectives, market salary information, benchmark pay levels and practices against the respective peer group (to ensure equal pay for equal work, with allowable pay differences based on factors not prohibited by law), and unique circumstances of the Firm that are subject to change.

Minimum: $130,000 - Maximum: $160,000

• Competitive Salary
• Employer Paid Medical, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Firm-Paid Holidays, Including an Extended Winter Break
• Safe Harbor 401k Plan
• Generous Employer HSA Contributions
• Employer Paid Professional Dues, Licenses/Renewals
• Continuing Education Resources
• Family Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave

Cain Watters & Associates is committed to upholding the principles of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this policy, we encourage you to report them immediately by contacting HR at  Your concerns will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and care.