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Job description
Title: Senior Tax Manager – Path to Tax Director
$160,000-$185,000 base + up to 10% variable compensation + $10,000 signing bonus
Fully Remote or a hybrid option in Austin, TX
Are you a tax professional who takes pride in doing exceptional work but keeps hitting walls at firms that don't give you the tools, support, or environment to actually do it?
At WG, our tax department is different. Our tax managers don't spend their days putting out fires or cleaning up after undertrained staff. They do real, complex, advisory-level work — with a team held to the same high standards, processes that actually work, and leadership that's always looking for smarter ways to do things.
We're on a mission to improve the public accounting experience — to be the Michelin-Star Restaurant of public accounting: exceptional and worth the wait. If you believe great tax work is more than checking boxes and filing volume, and you want a firm that believes that too, you might be exactly who we're looking for.
What You’ll Do:
Collaborate closely with the current Tax Director/Partner, assume director role within 12 months
Set the standards for the tax department
Develop and train managers; provide training to co-workers on technical accounting areas or areas of tax expertise
Prepare/review federal and state corporate, individual, and partnership tax returns, including exercising professional judgment with respect to issue identification to develop solutions to tax issues in returns
Research tax issues and legislation, and interpret tax code
Make projections on future tax liabilities based on variable options to make client recommendations as part of the tax planning process
Interact with client personnel regarding tax return information, deadlines, etc., and keep the team informed on status
Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients
Keep current on professional announcements and proactively participate in professional development opportunities
Initiate and develop a relationship with appropriate levels of the client’s management team
Give insight and thought leadership to corporate publications regarding accounting and taxation
What You Should Bring:
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
Master's in Accounting or Taxation preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) License required
Our ideal applicant has:
Demonstrated success in managing and growing a tax department or team
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Adaptable and resourceful with high attention to detail
Tech-progressive
Highly self-motivated and versatile
Works well under pressure; able to meet deadlines with accuracy
Dedication to self-improvement and an eagerness to grow in the public accounting profession
Qualifications:
Tenured experience as a public accounting Tax Manager
6+ Years tax experience, 3+ years managing a team
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Must have strong technology skills and be proficient with all aspects of Microsoft Office
Working knowledge and experience with Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS and Accounting CS, Claude or other AI assistants, QuickBooks Online, and payroll providers such as Gusto is a plus
Our core values:
Pursue excellence: Bring your best self. Own your work. Commit to learning.
Go the extra mile: Pay attention to detail. Exceed expectations. Offer to help.
Inspire Accountability: Understand your impact. Commit to the WG Way. Never compromise on client service.
Show your smarts: Collaborate. Propose solutions. Think methodically.
Lead with kindness: Put people first. Respect and serve others. Find the positive.
Compensation and Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote or Hybrid in Austin, TX
Pay: $160,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
Signing Bonus: $10,000
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Variable Compensation Plan: target bonus up to 10% of base salary
Clear path to Tax Director, typically within 1 year
Realistic busy-season hours - approximately55 hours/week
Unlimited PTO
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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