Tax Manager, CPA

Tax Manager, CPA

Tax Advisory | Client Relationships | Leadership Opportunity | Career Advancement

Location: Russellville, Arkansas
Schedule
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Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a respected and growing CPA and advisory firm with a strong presence throughout Arkansas, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its Russellville office.

This is more than a traditional tax management role.

It's an opportunity to work directly with business owners, entrepreneurs, family-owned companies, agricultural businesses, and individuals while providing strategic tax guidance, leading engagements, mentoring staff, and helping clients navigate complex tax and financial matters.

The firm has built a reputation for delivering personalized service, practical advice, and long-term client relationships. As a Tax Manager, you'll play a key leadership role within the tax department while helping drive client success and supporting the development of future professionals.

If you're looking for a position that combines technical tax expertise, client advisory work, staff leadership, and long-term career growth, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $100,000–$135,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Established and respected regional CPA firm
• Diverse client portfolio across multiple industries
• Significant client interaction and advisory responsibilities
• Opportunity to mentor and develop tax professionals
• Direct access to firm leadership
• Strong continuing education and professional development support
• Long-term advancement potential
• Collaborative and relationship-focused culture

Exceptional candidates with advanced tax planning expertise, leadership experience, or a proven history of developing client relationships may be considered above the posted compensation range.

Our client is a full-service public accounting and advisory firm serving businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout Arkansas.

• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Business Advisory Services
• Accounting & Client Services
• Audit & Assurance
• Estate & Trust Planning
• Business Consulting

The firm's commitment to personalized service and technical excellence has helped establish long-standing relationships with clients across a wide range of industries.

As a Tax Manager, you'll serve as a trusted advisor while overseeing tax engagements and helping clients identify opportunities to improve their financial and tax position.

• Individual Tax Planning
• Partnership Taxation
• S-Corporation Taxation
• Corporate Taxation
• Tax Research & Consulting
• Estate & Trust Tax Matters
• IRS & State Notice Resolution
• Client Advisory Services
• Team Leadership & Development

This role offers an excellent blend of technical tax work, relationship management, and leadership responsibility.

• Prepare and review complex individual and business tax returns
• Oversee federal and state tax compliance engagements
• Research tax issues and develop practical solutions
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and planning strategies
• Stay current on tax law changes and regulatory developments

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Provide proactive tax guidance throughout the year
• Assist clients with strategic business and tax decisions
• Communicate complex tax concepts in a practical and understandable manner
• Deliver exceptional service and responsiveness

• Mentor, train, and develop tax staff
• Review work product and provide technical guidance
• Assist with workflow management and engagement planning
• Foster collaboration and accountability within the team
• Support recruiting and staff development efforts

• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Monitor deadlines, budgets, and engagement progress
• Coordinate with firm leadership and internal teams
• Ensure quality standards are consistently met
• Address client questions and concerns proactively

• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience reviewing individual and business tax returns
• Strong technical tax knowledge
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities

• Enjoys acting as a trusted advisor to clients
• Values relationship-building and client service
• Wants meaningful leadership…