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Career Legal lists this Tax Manager opportunity in fairfax, va, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager who is a CPA or an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) to lead engagements and manage our tax team. You will oversee a portfolio of clients across the DC metro region, review complex returns, guide planning strategies, and develop senior and staff accountants. This role reports to a Tax Partner and is a key step on the path to Principal.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of individual, business, trust, and exempt organization clients from engagement through delivery
Review federal, Virginia, Maryland, and DC returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S, 1120, 1041, and 990, for technical accuracy and quality
Serve as the primary client contact, advising on tax planning, entity structure, succession, and multi-state issues
Lead research on complex technical issues, including residency, nexus, and reciprocity questions for clients who live or work across state lines, and prepare clear, well-supported memos
Represent clients before the IRS, the Virginia Department of Taxation, the Comptroller of Maryland, and the DC Office of Tax and Revenue in notices, examinations, and appeals
Manage workflow, budgets, deadlines, and realization across engagements, especially during busy season
Supervise, train, and mentor seniors, staff, and interns, and provide timely performance feedback
Partner with firm leadership on process improvement, technology adoption, and quality control
Support business development through client referrals, networking, and proposals
Stay current on tax law changes and share updates with the team and clients
Represent the firm in the DC metro business and professional community
Required Qualifications
Active CPA license (Virginia, Maryland, or DC, or eligible for practice privileges) or active IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) status
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
6+ years of public accounting tax experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or review role
Strong technical knowledge of federal income tax law, including pass-through entities and multi-state taxation
Experience representing clients before the IRS and state taxing authorities
Proficiency with tax preparation and research software (e.g., CCH Axcess, UltraTax CS, GoSystem, RIA Checkpoint) and Microsoft Excel
Excellent written, verbal, and client communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in taxation or accountancy
Virginia, Maryland, and DC state and local tax experience
Experience in government contracting, real estate, construction, healthcare, professional services, or nonprofit industries
Experience with business transactions, partnership structuring, and succession planning
Established professional network in the DC metro area
Skills and Attributes
Strong leadership and coaching ability
Sound judgment and a high standard for quality
Client-focused and comfortable advising owners and executives
Excellent project management and prioritization
Commitment to ethics and professional standards
Compensation and Benefits
Performance-based bonus
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with firm match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements, with a seasonal busy-season schedule
Annual CPE allowance and paid professional dues and licensing fees
Clear path to Senior Manager and Principal
Work Environment
This position is based in one of our offices in the DMV with hybrid flexibility. Extended hours are expected during tax season (roughly January through April and again before the October extension deadline), balanced by a lighter schedule in the off-season.
Who can apply
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