Tax Manager - Public

Description We are looking for an accomplished Tax Manager to join our public accounting team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position is well suited for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can oversee sophisticated tax matters, guide client strategy, and lead teams in a deadline-driven environment. The role offers the opportunity to support clients across sectors such as agriculture, real estate, and financial services while contributing both technical insight and strong relationship management.

Responsibilities:

- Direct a portfolio of tax engagements involving federal, state, and local filings for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and other business structures.

- Provide proactive tax planning and advisory support that helps clients align tax decisions with broader financial and operational goals.

- Build lasting client partnerships by serving as a reliable resource for technical guidance, responsive communication, and practical recommendations.

- Analyze tax legislation, regulatory updates, and complex authority to determine implications for client situations and internal execution.

- Oversee the review of returns, supporting documentation, and related filings to maintain accuracy, completeness, and compliance standards.

- Lead, coach, and develop tax team members by assigning work effectively, offering feedback, and supporting ongoing growth.

- Manage concurrent engagements by monitoring timelines, budgets, deliverables, and service quality in a fast-paced public accounting setting.

- Recommend and implement process improvements that strengthen workflow efficiency and elevate the client experience.

- Contribute to practice growth by identifying additional service opportunities and assisting with proposals and relationship expansion efforts. Requirements - CPA designation required.

- At least 10 years of tax experience within a public accounting environment is required.

- Demonstrated expertise in tax compliance, tax planning, and technical tax research.

- Background supporting clients in agriculture, real estate, and/or financial services is preferred.

- Experience with CCH Pro System fx, CCH Sales Tax, and related tax technology is preferred.

- Ability to manage multiple client engagements while maintaining strong service levels and meeting deadlines.

- Proven leadership, project management, and staff development capabilities.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required;
Master's in Taxation preferred.

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