Senior Tax Manager

Ramsey, United States | Posted on 11/05/2026

At White Tiger Connections, we believe that growth isn’t just about numbers; instead, it’s about vision, strategy, and connections that truly count. Our focus on the accounting industry isn’t incidental—it’s entirely intentional. As a result, we’re a team dedicated to helping firms achieve meaningful growth, whether through mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or carefully placed talent. Ultimately, our approach isn’t about checking boxes;

it’s about understanding the unique dynamics of each firm we work with and crafting solutions that propel them forward.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to make powerful connections that propel accounting firms toward lasting success. We connect buyers, sellers, and partners with strategies that aren’t just transactional but transformative. Whether you’re growing through acquisition, looking to expand your capabilities, or planning for succession, we provide tailored solutions that create real value for your firm and your clients.

WHAT WE DO

White Tiger Connections focuses on three core areas:
Mergers & Acquisitions, Consulting, and Recruiting. We work alongside you at every step, from identifying strategic opportunities to securing the right talent and guiding growth decisions. Our approach combines industry insight with hands-on support, ensuring that each decision aligns with your firm’s goals and sets you up for sustainable success.

About the Firm

We are representing a respected local CPA practice in northern New Jersey that serves closely held businesses, their owners, and high-net-worth individuals with tax compliance, planning, and advisory services. The practice is backed by a network of CPA firms, which provides the resources of a larger organization and opportunities to collaborate across firms, while keeping the entrepreneurial culture and client focus of a boutique practice.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Tax Manager on a partner track who combines strong technical skills with a passion for building client relationships and growing the business. This person will review complex business, partnership, and individual returns, lead proactive tax planning for closely held and high-net-worth clients, and play a key role in business development. The role also includes leading and mentoring managers, seniors, and staff.

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial CPA who enjoys being a trusted advisor, is comfortable bringing in new work, and wants a meaningful voice in the future of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Review complex business, partnership, and individual tax returns

Lead proactive tax planning for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals

Manage and expand client relationships as a trusted advisor

Drive business development, including generating new clients and expanding services to existing clients

Advise on multi-state tax matters

Support advisory engagements such as transactions and restructuring

Lead, mentor, and develop managers, seniors, and staff

Collaborate with firm leadership and partner firms on client service and growth

Active CPA license required

8 to 10+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience

Extensive experience with complex business, partnership, and individual returns

Proactive tax planning experience with closely held businesses and high-net-worth clients

Proven track record in client relationship management and business development

Experience leading and mentoring managers, seniors, and staff

Advisory experience (transactions, restructuring) a plus

Entrepreneurial mindset, with interest in a partner-track path and potential equity

$120k-$150k base salary, commensurate with experience

Expected total compensation of approximately $180k-$200k with overtime and discretionary bonus