Sr. Tax Manager
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Tax Manager based in United States.
This is a senior tax leadership opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional ready to take ownership of complex client engagements.
You will manage challenging tax projects with a high degree of independence while ensuring deliverables meet rigorous quality standards.
The role combines technical tax expertise with team leadership, client service, project management, and budget oversight.
You will review the work of associates and senior professionals while providing coaching, training, and ongoing development.
You will also collaborate across departments to manage projects, identify additional service opportunities, and address delivery risks proactively.
Strong organization, communication, and analytical judgment will be essential in balancing multiple priorities and supporting a high-performing tax function.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute at a senior level while continuing to grow professionally within a flexible and collaborative environment.
Accountabilities
- Complete complex client tax projects with limited guidance, demonstrating strong technical judgment and producing accurate, client-ready deliverables.
- Review work prepared by associates and senior-level team members, providing constructive feedback and ensuring quality and compliance with applicable standards.
- Support, train, mentor, and guide tax staff and senior professionals to strengthen technical capabilities and overall team performance.
- Assist with establishing project budgets and resource requirements for assigned engagements.
- Monitor project performance against budgets and proactively communicate potential overruns, delivery challenges, or opportunities for additional fees.
- Manage client engagements and assigned staff, coordinating with other departments when projects require additional services or expertise.
- Maintain strong client service standards through clear communication, timely delivery, and effective issue resolution.
- Manage personal and team priorities effectively while adapting to changing client requirements and business needs.
- Complete at least 40 hours of continuing professional education annually to maintain and strengthen technical expertise.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.
- 5+ years of professional experience in public accounting, with substantial experience managing complex tax engagements.
- Strong understanding of tax project management, review processes, budgeting, and client deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision while exercising sound professional judgment.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and effectively coordinate the workflow of tax department staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of different teams and committees.
- Adaptable, versatile, and comfortable working in an environment where priorities and client needs can change quickly.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with a commitment to developing less-experienced team members.
- Annual salary of $140,000–$180,000.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Flexible remote/hybrid work environment.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Paternity benefits.
- Opportunities for professional advancement and career growth.