Senior Tax Manager
Description
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
Requirements
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
Multi-state tax experience
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
Benefits
$120k-$150k base salary, commensurate with experience
Expected total compensation of approximately $180k-$200k with overtime and discretionary bonus
Healthcare benefits
401(k)
Paid time off
CPA support and continuing education
Partner-track opportunity