Tax Manager

MRPR; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hybrid Environment

PTO

Health & Wellness Days

Holiday Time

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

CPA and Advanced Education Assistance

Bonus Plans

Parental Time

Career Development/CPE

Professional Memberships

Home Office Equipment

Wellness & Team Building Events

Business Casual Dress

Job summary

MRPR is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the tax department and engage with clients across industries. You will oversee planning, research, and compliance while guiding a team of tax professionals.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, client relationship building, and collaboration within a flexible hybrid environment. CPA/EA credentials and 6+ years of public accounting tax experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent; Master’s in Taxation is a plus.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent credential is required.
• 6+ years tax experience in public accounting.
• Experience in corporate, flow‑through entity and individual federal and state taxation.
• Strong research skills and ability to interpret laws and regulations for clients.
• Ability to compose written tax advice.
• Experience supervising and training staff.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and meet expectations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, tax research databases, and Axcess Tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax engagements; manage client relationships and expectations.
• Oversee tax planning, research, and compliance; provide technical oversight.
• Supervise and train junior staff; uphold MRPR Core Values.
• Identify opportunities for business development with existing clients.
• Build and mentor diverse teams; develop career paths for staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Tax planning

Written communication

Research skills

Client engagement

Networking

Training/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in Taxation

CPA certification or Enrolled Agent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

CCH/Checkpoint/BNA

Axcess Tax

Job description

Manager - Tax

MRPR is a Full‑Service Accounting & Business Advisory Firm serving the business community since 1974, and we are looking for a Tax Manager to join our team. This is a long‑term leadership position in the MRPR tax department, requiring ethical practice and compatibility with and support of MRPR’s culture.

In joining our Firm, you will become part of an exceptional team with a rich history. For over the past 51 years, MRPR has partnered with businesses from multiple industries by providing a full‑range of tax, audit, accounting services, and business advisory expertise to help these businesses thrive and grow in the challenging and ever‑changing economic environment.

At MRPR, our culture lets you be heard and make a difference. We provide our employees with a supportive work environment that values each unique talent. We place strong value on investing in relationships, providing quality work, thinking like business owners, and succeeding together. We look for candidates to join our team who believe in, and can demonstrate, these values and who want to be a part of our dynamic culture.

We also offer our team members:

• Flexible Hybrid Environment
• 55 hours/week during busy season
• PTO
• Health & Wellness Days
• Holiday Time
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• CPA and Advanced Education Assistance
• Bonus Plans
• Parental Time
• Career Development/CPE
• Professional Memberships
• Home Office Equipment
• Wellness & Team Building Events
• Business Casual Dress

Responsibilities

• LMA (Lead, Manage, and Hold Accountable): Lead, manage, and hold self and others accountable in line with MRPR Core Values.
• Own the client engagement: Manage engagements; build long‑term relationships; understand client’s culture and business; and structure teams to meet client expectations.
• Complete technical oversight: Experience in tax systems and controls; tax research, planning and compliance; supervise the work of others; and knowledge and application of firm systems and processes.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities: Identify opportunities with existing clients; develop new client contacts; and engage in networking activities to drive growth.
• Team career development: Promote a learning environment; guide, support, and coach team members; build empowered, diverse teams; and develop career paths for growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent; Master’s degree in Taxation is a plus.
• CPA certification or Enrolled Agent credential is required.
• 6+ years tax experience in public accounting.
• Experience in corporate, flow‑through entity and individual federal and state taxation.
• Research skills, including interpretation of laws and regulations and how to apply them in client situations and fact patterns.
• Ability to compose written tax advice.
• Experience performing strategic planning for clients and potential clients.
• Supervisory and training experience and capacity to work well in a team environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Tax research database and planning tools (CCH, Checkpoint, BNA or comparable).
  • Tax compliance software (Axcess Tax or comparable).