Senior Tax & Assurance Manager - JSP Accountants

Your Future TeamJSP is a full-service accounting, tax, and business consulting firm that supports business owners, executives, and individuals with a comprehensive range of services, including tax compliance and planning, assurance, and ongoing accounting advisory. Known for its responsiveness and high quality, personalized client service, JSP has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner to its clients.

JSP has recently joined Archer Lewis, allowing us to operate within a growing national platform while still maintaining the collaborative, close-knit environment that defines our firm. Through this partnership, we combine deep local relationships with broader resources, technology, and expertise, enabling us to better serve our clients and grow together as one unified team.

What You’ll DoIn this role, you will lead across both tax and assurance functions, serving as a key technical expert, client advisor, and team leader. You will oversee complex engagements, manage client relationships directly, and review the work of senior and staff accountants. This position requires a strong balance of hands-on technical expertise in tax, audit, and accounting, along with the ability to operate as a front-line leader responsible for quality, execution, and client satisfaction.

Serve as the primary client contact across tax, audit, and assurance engagements

Review complex tax returns including corporate, partnership, trust, estate, and LLC filings

Provide technical expertise in tax law, compliance, and planning strategies

Utilize Ultra Tax (or similar) to review and manage tax engagements at a high level

Lead assurance and accounting engagements, applying GAAP and governmental (GASB) standards

Oversee client accounting functions and take ownership of ongoing books and financial reporting

Review work prepared by senior and staff accountants, ensuring accuracy and quality control

Supervise and mentor team members, supporting development and performance

Act as a front-line leader in managing and growing the firm’s book of business

Partner with leadership to improve processes and support practice growth

What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required;
Master’s in Accountancy or Taxation (MTax) preferred

Active CPA license required7+ years of progressive public accounting experience across tax and assurance3+ years in a supervisory or management role, overseeing staff and engagements

Proven experience managing complex client engagements across multiple entity types (S corps, C corps, partnerships, trusts, estates)
Background in a public accounting firm strongly preferred

Advanced knowledge of tax law, compliance, and planning strategies

Strong expertise in reviewing complex tax returns across entity types

Deep understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and governmental accounting (GASB/GAGAS)
Proficiency with tax and audit technologies (e.g., Ultra Tax, CCH Axcess, ONESOURCE, or similar)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel Strong communication and presentation skills

Strategic thinker with sound business judgment

Ability to simplify and convey complex concepts effectively

Team leadership and multi-engagement management

Client relationship management and advisory expertise

Performance management with a focus on quality and client satisfaction

What We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Matching Program Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Pet Insurance Unlimited Flexible Time Off7 Company‑Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
This position is open to candidates working either in-office or fully remote, based on location.

Base salary of $130,000 - $160,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)
Archer Lewis Story Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40 offices and over 450 professionals, we serve 150,000+ businesses. Our approach blends small-firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth…