Manager, Tax

Cetera Financial Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 123,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) plan

Parental leave

HSA/FSA

EAP/LifeLock/Pet Insurance

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Cetera Financial Group is seeking a Manager of Tax Practice in Indianapolis to lead a growing tax team and work alongside wealth advisors on planning and compliance strategies. The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and strong client impact to help shape a connected client experience.

The candidate should have an active CPA or EA license with 5–7 years of public accounting tax experience across individuals, fiduciaries, and small businesses.

Qualifications

• Active CPA or EA license
• Five to seven (5-7) years of recent experience in public accounting, with a focus on preparing federal individual, fiduciary, and small business tax returns (C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnerships)
• Ability to work and deliver the quality product under tight timeframes
• Excellent communication skills must be a team player
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in tax software

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop tax team by sharing expertise and training.
• Collaborate with wealth advisors to implement tax strategies that fit client plans.
• Build strong client relationships by providing reliable tax advice and being a main contact for planning and compliance.
• Review and sign complex tax returns—individual, fiduciary, and small business—with accuracy and client alignment.
• Coordinate tax planning activities, including quarterly estimates, projections, and year-end strategies.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying efficiencies and adopting new tools and workflows.
• Communicate clearly through client emails, memos, and planning documents.
• Promote collaboration between tax and wealth teams by fostering open communication

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Client communication

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Microsoft Office

Tax software

Education

CPA or EA license

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Manager, Tax Practice

An experienced CPA or Enrolled Agent who thrives on collaboration, leadership, and client impact. In this role, you’ll help guide our growing tax team, work hand-in-hand with wealth advisors, and deliver thoughtful tax planning and compliance strategies that support our clients’ broader financial goals. If you're ready to lead with purpose, grow with a dynamic team, and help shape a more connected client experience, we’d love to connect.

What You'll Do

• Support and manage tax team members by sharing technical expertise, assisting with training, and contributing to a collaborative learning environment
• Work alongside wealth advisors to help implement tax strategies that complement clients’ broader financial plans
• Build strong client relationships by providing reliable tax advice and being a consistent point of contact for planning and compliance needs
• Review and sign complex tax returns—individual, fiduciary, and small business—with attention to accuracy and alignment with client goals
• Assist in coordinating tax planning activities, including quarterly estimates, projections, and year-end strategies
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying efficiencies and supporting the adoption of new tools and workflows
• Communicate clearly and effectively through client emails, technical memos, and planning documents
• Promote collaboration between tax and wealth teams by fostering open communication and shared client understanding

What You Need To Have

• Active CPA or EA license is required
• Five to seven (5-7) years of recent experience in public accounting, with a focus on preparing federal individual, fiduciary, and small business tax returns (C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnerships)
• Ability to work and deliver the quality product under tight timeframes
• Excellent communication skills must be a team player
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in tax software

What's Nice To Have

• A Master’s Degree in Taxation or MBA is preferred
• Management experience in a CPA or tax practice, with the demonstrated ability to grow and develop associates preferred

Travel Requirements

Up to 5%

Compensation

The base salary range for this role in Indianapolis, IN is $123,000- $163,000, plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Salary range may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

About Us

Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life. We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:

What We Give You In Return

• Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and fostering.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.
• Paid caregiver leave to provide time away from work when caring for an ill or recovering family member.
• Additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity theft protection (LifeLock), pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits to provide extra peace of mind

About Cetera

Cetera Financial Group ® (Cetera) is a leading network of independent retail broker‑dealers and registered investment advisers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families, and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.

Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award‑winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology.

Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a network of independent retail firms, including those that are members of FINRA/SIPC: Cetera Advisors LLC; Cetera Wealth Services, LLC (formerly known as Cetera Advisor Networks); Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors); and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Entities registered as investment advisers with the Securities and Exchange Commission include Cetera Investment Management LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera’s principal office is located at 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser within the Aretec Group, Inc. (dba Cetera Holdings, an affiliate of Cetera). All the referenced entities are under common ownership.

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