HNW Tax Manager — Client-Focused, Balanced Hours

Oxford Tax Recruiting, Inc.; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Oxford Tax Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Tax Manager to support a high-net-worth client base by preparing, reviewing, and delivering individual, trust, and business tax returns.

The role emphasizes work/life balance, collaboration, and direct client interaction in a hybrid or office-based environment in West Hartford, CT. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of public accounting, CPA/EA credentials, and strong tax knowledge with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field.
• CPA or EA required; Master’s in Tax preferred.
• Strong technical tax knowledge and general accounting skills.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage high‑volume workloads.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Standard business hours, with occasional extended hours during tax season.
• Hybrid or office‑based setup; must be able to work in a professional, interruption‑free environment.

Responsibilities

• Tax return preparation — Prepare, review, and sign returns for individuals, trusts, and entities.
• Estimates & projections — Develop quarterly estimates and forward‑looking tax projections.
• Client communication — Provide clear, timely updates on all tax‑related matters.
• Tax research — Identify and communicate impacts of tax law changes.
• Issue resolution — Work with staff to respond to tax notices and review correspondence.
• Team mentorship — Guide and support junior tax team members.

Skills

Tax return preparation

Client communication

Tax research

Team mentorship

Estimates & projections

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

CPA or EA

Master’s in Tax preferred

Job description

Oxford Tax Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Tax Manager to support a high-net-worth client base by preparing, reviewing, and delivering individual, trust, and business tax returns.

The role emphasizes work/life balance, collaboration, and direct client interaction in a hybrid or office-based environment in West Hartford, CT. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of public accounting, CPA/EA credentials, and strong tax knowledge with excellent communication skills.