Tax Manager, CPA

Tax Manager, CPA Client Advisory | Leadership Opportunity | Partnership Track

Compensation: $110,000–$135,000 Base + Annual Bonus + Partnership Path

Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Our client, a highly respected and growing public accounting and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager, CPA to join its leadership team in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

This is more than a traditional tax management position.

It's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to business owners, entrepreneurs, closely held companies, and high-net-worth individuals while helping lead a talented tax team, strengthen client relationships, and play an integral role in the continued growth of a thriving practice.

Known for combining sophisticated technical expertise with a relationship-driven approach, the firm works closely with clients year-round to provide proactive tax planning, strategic guidance, and practical business solutions that help clients achieve long-term financial success.

• $100,000–$125,000 base salary
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Clear partnership-track potential
• Established and growing client base
• Sophisticated tax planning and advisory engagements
• Leadership role with mentorship responsibilities
• Strong firm culture focused on relationships, collaboration, and professional growth
• Ongoing training and leadership development opportunities
• Opportunity to influence the future direction of the practice
• Outstanding benefits and work-life balance

Exceptional candidates with significant public accounting leadership experience, advanced technical expertise, or demonstrated business-development capabilities may be considered above the posted compensation range.

As Tax Manager, you'll serve as both a technical leader and trusted advisor while helping oversee client engagements and develop the next generation of tax professionals.

You’ll work directly with business owners, executives, investors, family-owned companies, and individual clients to provide strategic tax planning, compliance oversight, and proactive consulting services.

This role offers a powerful combination of:

• Tax Planning & Advisory
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership & Mentorship
• Practice Growth
• Business Consulting
• Future Firm Leadership

• Lead complex tax planning and compliance engagements for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and closely held businesses
• Develop proactive tax strategies that create meaningful value for clients
• Research and resolve complex federal, state, and local tax issues
• Keep clients informed regarding tax law changes and planning opportunities
• Serve as a trusted advisor on tax, financial, and business matters

• Mentor, coach, and develop tax professionals across the practice
• Review technical work to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Assist with training and professional development initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Meet regularly with clients to understand business objectives and challenges
• Identify opportunities to expand advisory services and provide additional value
• Support business development and networking initiatives
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm

• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting preferred
• 7–10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
• Strong technical tax knowledge and tax research capabilities
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns
• Proven leadership and staff development experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to professional excellence and client service

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys becoming a trusted advisor to business owners and decision-makers
• Thinks strategically rather than transactionally
• Values mentorship and professional development
• Takes ownership of…