CPA Tax Manager – Pittsburgh, PA

Shift Pursuit; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit partners with a leading public accounting firm in Pittsburgh, PA, to hire a CPA Tax Manager who will oversee tax engagements from planning through final review. You will develop client relationships, mentor junior staff, and ensure timely delivery of accurate tax services for a diverse portfolio, all on-site in a high‑standards environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, comprehensive tax review, and proactive planning activities, with collaboration at all levels to support

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 5–7 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong experience reviewing tax engagements.
• Previous leadership or people management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must reside within a realistic commuting distance of Pittsburgh, PA.
• This is an on-site opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax engagements from planning through final review.
• Review complex business and individual tax returns.
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with a diverse client portfolio.
• Mentor, coach, and support junior tax professionals.
• Ensure client engagements are delivered on time and to the highest professional standards.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to support continued practice growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Client relationship management

Public accounting tax expertise

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Introduction:

We’re working with a leading public accounting firm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that’s looking for a CPA Tax Manager to join its expanding team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional who enjoys managing client relationships, reviewing complex tax engagements, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee tax engagements from planning through final review.
• Review complex business and individual tax returns.
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with a diverse client portfolio.
• Mentor, coach, and support junior tax professionals.
• Ensure client engagements are delivered on time and to the highest professional standards.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to support continued practice growth.

Requirements:

• CPA designation required.
• 5–7 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong experience reviewing tax engagements.
• Previous leadership or people management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must reside within a realistic commuting distance of Pittsburgh, PA.
• This is an on-site opportunity.

Note – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.