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Job description
Our client, a well-established and growth-oriented public accounting firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager to join its leadership team. This individual will play a key role in overseeing tax engagements, managing client relationships, mentoring staff, and contributing to the continued growth and strategic success of the practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and client-focused tax professional who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment and is looking for long-term leadership potential.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Engagement Leadership
Lead and oversee all phases of tax engagements, including planning, preparation, review, and delivery for corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax returns.
Review complex tax returns, workpapers, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely filing.
Conduct advanced tax research and provide strategic recommendations related to tax compliance, planning, and reporting matters.
Identify and resolve complex tax issues while advising clients and internal leadership on appropriate solutions.
Ensure all review comments and outstanding items are addressed prior to final filing.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by developing and maintaining strong professional relationships.
Communicate engagement status, findings, and recommendations to both clients and firm leadership.
Identify opportunities to provide additional value-added services and support business development initiatives.
Collaborate with internal departments and client leadership teams to address operational, financial, and tax-related matters.
Supervise, mentor, and develop senior associates, staff accountants, and interns.
Review team performance, provide coaching and feedback, and support ongoing professional development.
Foster a collaborative and positive team environment while promoting accountability and high-quality client service.
Participate in recruiting, training, and performance evaluation processes.
Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within scope.
Monitor staff utilization and charge-hour goals while balancing multiple client engagements and deadlines.
Assist with process improvements, departmental efficiencies, and implementation of best practices across the tax function.
Prepare and analyze engagement billing and financial performance metrics.
Practice Growth & Firm Representation
Support practice development efforts through networking, community involvement, professional organizations, and client relationship building.
Participate in presentations, speaking engagements, and business development activities.
Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills both internally and externally.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
Active CPA license required
5–7+ years of public accounting tax experience
Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
Experience with corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax returns
Proficiency with tax research tools and tax preparation software
Demonstrated leadership, project management, and mentoring experience
Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills
Additional Information
Hybrid flexibility may be available depending on business needs
Occasional local client travel required
Ability to work additional hours during peak tax seasons as needed
This opportunity offers a strong leadership platform, exposure to complex and diverse client engagements, and the ability to make a meaningful impact within a respected and growing organization.
This opportunity offers a strong leadership platform, exposure to complex and diverse client engagements, and the ability to make a meaningful impact within a respected and growing organization.
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Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43224, US
Who can apply
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