Manager

Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C.; Bingham Farms (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA cards

Paid time off

Job summary

Schlaupitz Madhavan, PC is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to advise clients, manage complex tax engagements, and support growth of our tax practice.

The role leads a small staff, serves individuals, trusts and estates, and collaborates with firm Partners to deliver high‑quality service and technical excellence.

Ideal candidates bring CPA or EA, six years' tax experience, and strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws. Hybrid work options in Michigan are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with an emphasis in Taxation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee assigned client engagements, including workload, workflow, deadlines, deliverables, and engagement documentation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients by responding to questions, providing proactive updates, gathering information, and delivering high-quality service.
• Conduct tax research, stay current on federal and state tax developments, and communicate 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 and completeness.
• 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 projects that support long-term client relationships.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, technical excellence, and compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

Skills

CPA/EA license

Public accounting

Tax research

Client management

Supervisory experience

Tax software

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting (Taxation)

Master's in Accounting/Taxation

Tools

CCH Axcess

GoSystem Tax

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tax Manager

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.