Hybrid Tax Manager - Lead Client Relationships & Growth

Sapphire Recruitment, LLC; Latham (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Sapphire Recruitment, LLC in Latham, NY is seeking a Tax Manager / Senior Manager to lead tax engagements for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. The role blends client-relations leadership with technical tax planning and compliance in a growing Capital Region office.

The position offers hybrid work with 2–3 days in the office, and relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate; current Capital Region residency or willingness to relocate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Progressive public-accounting experience.
• Strong tax compliance and planning knowledge.
• Experience with partnerships, S corporations, C corporations and individual returns.
• Experience serving closely held or owner-operated businesses.
• Demonstrated client-relationship management capabilities.
• Previous staff supervision, coaching or team-leadership experience.
• Ability to work approximately 2–3 days per week in the Latham office.
• Current Capital Region residency or a genuine willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with closely held businesses, business owners and high-net-worth individuals.
• Oversee federal and state tax compliance, planning and advisory engagements.
• Review returns for partnerships, S corporations, C corporations and individuals.
• Advise clients on tax-planning opportunities and broader business matters.
• Manage engagement timelines, workflow, budgets and client expectations.
• Supervise Albany-area employees.
• Coordinate client work and technical resources across multiple offices.
• Help transition and strengthen longstanding client relationships.
• Maintain high standards of technical quality and client service.
• Support selected accounting, bookkeeping, review and advisory engagements as appropriate.
• Build relationships within the Capital Region business community.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing relationships and develop new business.
• Participate in the office’s long-term growth and strategic direction.

Skills

Client relationships

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license preferred

Job description

Sapphire Recruitment, LLC in Latham, NY is seeking a Tax Manager / Senior Manager to lead tax engagements for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. The role blends client-relations leadership with technical tax planning and compliance in a growing Capital Region office.

The position offers hybrid work with 2–3 days in the office, and relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate; current Capital Region residency or willingness to relocate is preferred.