Tax Manager | Succession Track to Partner | Mercer County, NJ

Tax Manager | Succession Track to Partner | Mercer County, NJ

An established and growing public accounting firm in Central New Jersey is seeking a Tax Manager to join its leadership team as part of a long‑term succession plan. Backed by an entrepreneurial ownership group that is actively acquiring and investing in successful CPA firms, this opportunity offers far more than a traditional tax manager role. The selected individual will work directly alongside the firm's current Managing Partner during a planned transition, providing a unique opportunity to develop into one of the future leaders and faces of the practice.

The firm provides tax, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory services to a loyal base of closely held businesses and high‑net‑worth individuals. Rather than focusing on large corporate clients, the practice prides itself on building long‑term relationships with privately owned businesses and individual clients throughout the region. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys client interaction, mentoring staff, and playing a meaningful role in the continued growth of a successful local firm.

Mercer County, NJ (Onsite)

• Review complex individual, fiduciary, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns with taxable income of $1M-$10M
• Serve as a trusted advisor to closely held businesses and high‑net‑worth individuals on a variety of tax matters
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while serving as one of the firm's primary client‑facing professionals
• Mentor, develop, and oversee associates and senior staff throughout the tax compliance process
• Work closely with the current Managing Partner during a structured leadership transition and succession plan
• Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring high‑quality client service and timely delivery
• Assist with tax planning opportunities and provide practical advisory services to business owners and individual clients
• Collaborate with firm leadership on operational initiatives, staff development, and continued growth of the practice

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• Approximately 6+ years of public accounting tax experience (less may be considered for exceptional candidates)
• Experience reviewing complex individual and closely held business tax returns
• Strong client‑facing skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Prior experience mentoring or supervising staff
• Experience at a small or mid‑sized public accounting firm is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Salary: $120,000-$150,000 plus equity (flexible based on experience)

The above salary range represents Advice's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is not reflective of the total compensation package, which may also include benefits, equity, and other non‑cash incentives.