Manager

Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C. (SMCPA) is a growing CPA and advisory firm known for collaboration, high standards, and excellence. We seek an experienced Tax Manager to advise clients and lead a small professional staff in Ann Arbor, MI locations.

The role involves supervising tax engagements for individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses; mentoring staff; and collaborating with Managers and Partners to deliver top-tier service. Strong technical tax skills and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with emphasis in Taxation; Master’s degree preferred.
• Active CPA or Enrolled Agent license.
• Minimum six years of broad tax experience including individual and trust taxation.
• Experience with a variety of entity types and complex tax matters.
• Prior supervisory experience in a public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax laws for individuals, corporations, and pass-through entities.
• Proficiency with tax prep software (CCH Axcess, GoSystem) and MS Office.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax matters and planning opportunities relevant to personal, trust, estate, and business tax situations.
• Manage and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and other entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee assigned client engagements, including workload, deadlines, deliverables, and engagement documentation.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned clients, providing updates and gathering information.
• Conduct tax research and communicate findings to clients and engagement teams.
• Review and respond to IRS and state tax notices, audits, and examinations.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, projections, and other client deliverables for accuracy.
• Supervise and mentor tax staff and senior associates.
• Participate in client meetings, business development, and firm initiatives to sustain client relationships.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Tax advisory

Client communication

Tax research

Mentoring

Review IRS/state notices

Deliverables quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or Enrolled Agent

Tools

CCH Axcess

GoSystem

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C. (SMCPA) is a growing CPA and advisory firm recognized for its collaborative culture, high standards, and commitment to excellence. We’re seeking an experienced Tax Manager to advise clients, manage complex tax engagements, and support the continued growth of our tax practice.

The Tax Manager will serve individual clients, trusts, estates, and related business interests while leading a small professional staff. This role is ideal for a technically strong tax professional who enjoys advising clients, managing complex engagements, mentoring team members, and working closely with firm Managers and Partners to deliver exceptional service.

What You’ll Do

• Advise clients on tax matters and planning opportunities relevant to their personal, trust, estate, and business tax situations.
• Manage and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and other entities, ensuring accuracy, quality,and compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Overseeassigned client engagements, including workload, workflow, deadlines, deliverables,andengagement documentation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clientsbyresponding to questions, providing proactive updates, gathering information, and delivering high-quality service.
• Conduct tax research, staycurrentonfederal and state tax developments, andcommunicate relevant findings to clients and engagement teams.
• Review and respond to IRS and state tax notices, audits, examinations, and other tax matters, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, projections, estimates, and other client deliverables for accuracy andcompleteness.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and provide technical guidance and feedback to tax staff and senior associates.
• Participate in client meetings, business development activities, firm initiatives, and special projectsthat supportlong-term client relationships.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, technical excellence, and compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with an emphasis in Taxation; Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred.
• Active CPA or Enrolled Agent license.
• Minimum six years of broad tax experience, including individual and trust taxation.
• Experience with a variety of entity types and complex individual tax matters.
• Prior supervisory experience in a public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax laws applicable to individuals, corporations, and pass-through entities.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software (e.g., CCH Axcess, GoSystem) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

This position primarily involves sedentary office work. Occasional travel to client sites may be required. Ability to operate standard office equipment and work extended hours during peak tax periods.

Work Locations

Ann Arbor, Bingham Farms, and Troy, Michigan

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: To be determined based on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance options; a 401(k) plan with employer match; voluntary long-term and short-term disability options; HSA/FSA cards; and paid time off.

Join a team that values collaboration, initiative, and excellence, and play a key role in supporting consistent administrative operations across a growing firm built on trusted relationships and long-term success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schlaupitz Madhavan, PC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or hair texture and style.