Tax Manager

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager and/or Tax Manager II, the Tax Manager I 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.

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 CCH Axcess tax preparation software is highly desirable
• Thorough knowledge of tax laws
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience managing a team strongly preferred

No 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 would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.

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: $110,000 - Maximum: $ USD

• Heavily subsidized medical insurance options
• Generous employer HSA contributions
• 100% employer‑paid Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Accident, Basic Life Insurance, and Telehealth/Virtual Urgent Care/Whole Mental Health
• Dental and Vision plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Organization‑paid holidays, including an extended Winter Break
• Safe Harbor 401k Plan
• Employer‑paid professional dues, licenses, and renewals
• Continuing Education resources
• Family Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized fitness programs

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.