Hybrid Tax Manager: Lead Partner Returns & Team Growth

Plante Moran; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible time off

Holidays

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking a Tax Manager to lead and coordinate the internal partner 1040 tax compliance program, ensuring timely and accurate preparation, review, and delivery of returns across state/local filings.

You will work closely with partners, internal teams, and senior leadership, mentoring staff while supporting firm-wide tax initiatives and planning discussions during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA required.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive tax experience, with significant experience preparing and reviewing individual (1040) returns; partnership experience preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of individual income tax compliance and multi-state considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex workflows and manage competing deadlines during peak periods.
• Proven experience supervising and developing staff; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort working directly with partners and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review, and filing of internal partner 1040 returns, including related state and local filings, in accordance with Firm timelines and quality standards.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for the internal partner 1040 program, coordinating workflows, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring clear communication across teams.
• Assign, review, and supervise work performed by staff and seniors on partner returns, providing timely feedback and technical guidance.
• Coordinate partner organizers, data collection, and follow-up requests to ensure complete and accurate information is received.
• Track return status and progress throughout the tax season; proactively identify bottlenecks, risks, or capacity issues and elevate as needed.
• Assist with firm-level tax planning discussions related to partner tax matters, including research and drafting of planning considerations.
• Support IRS and state income tax examinations related to partner returns by preparing documentation and responding to information requests.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the partner 1040 process, including standardization, use of tax technology, templates, and workflow tools.
• Coach and develop staff through training, delegation, and performance feedback, with a focus on technical growth and seasonal readiness.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on partner tax matters, deadlines, and emerging issues.

Skills

Coordination

Staff supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA required

Job description

Plante Moran is seeking a Tax Manager to lead and coordinate the internal partner 1040 tax compliance program, ensuring timely and accurate preparation, review, and delivery of returns across state/local filings.

You will work closely with partners, internal teams, and senior leadership, mentoring staff while supporting firm-wide tax initiatives and planning discussions during peak seasons.