Senior Tax Manager – Public Accounting

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to lead and oversee a growing Tax & Accounting Services practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned public accounting professional who excels in client service, complex tax review, staff leadership, and hands-on work with closely held businesses. The position is fully onsite and offers long-term career growth, including future leadership opportunities.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

• Manage engagement workflow, deadlines, and quality-control standards.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support ongoing professional development.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff at multiple levels (managers, seniors, associates)
• Review work papers, tax returns, and financial statements for accuracy and compliance.

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned clients.
• Provide proactive tax planning, year-end strategies, and accounting guidance.
• Deliver responsive, high-quality service to closely held and family-owned businesses.
• Meet regularly with clients to understand business needs and identify value-add opportunities.

• Perform technical tax research and resolve complex issues.
• Review GAAP-compliant financial statements, compilations, and reviews.
• Support year-end planning, WIP analysis, EBITDA calculations, and financial planning.
• Work with long-term contract revenue recognition, including percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting.
• Review complex federal and multi-state tax returns: 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, fiduciary/trust returns, and related filings.

• Handle multi-state tax matters for clients operating across several jurisdictions.
• Work with closely held businesses across industries such as: construction, contracting, manufacturing, HVAC, trades, restaurants, and other service-based companies.

• Utilize Quick Books Online/Desktop at an advanced level.
• Support process improvements, workflow optimization, and technology adoption.
• Use Thomson Reuters applications (Ultra Tax CS, Accounting CS, Practice CS, Fixed Assets CS)

• Identify opportunities within existing client relationships.
• Participate in networking, referral development, and practice growth initiatives.

• Active CPA license (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak periods.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client-relationship skills.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing engagements.
• Strong background working with closely held businesses and multi-state filings.
• Advanced proficiency in Quick Books and Thomson Reuters tax/accounting software.
• 8-10+ years of progressive public accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Extensive experience reviewing complex tax returns and GAAP financial statements.

• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Prior involvement in business development or practice leadership.
• Experience with construction accounting and POC revenue recognition.
• Background supporting family-owned or multi-generational businesses.
• Experience with estate, trust, and high-net-worth individuals tax matters.

• Occasional extended hours during busy seasons.
• Collaborative, supportive, and client-focused team culture.
• Seasonal flexibility and periodic reduced summer hours may be available depending on firm structure.

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan Options
• Performance-Based Incentives
• Continuing Professional Education Support
• Professional dues and licensing reimbursement
• Long-term advancement opportunities for high-performing individuals and more