Private Client Services Tax Manager

Withum; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum's Private Client Services Tax practice seeks a Tax Manager to lead tax engagements and supervise staff in the Columbia, MD or Tysons Corner, VA offices. You will build and maintain client relationships while guiding teams on complex matters.

The role emphasizes delivering accurate tax work, mentoring staff, and identifying planning opportunities within a collaborative, client-focused environment. A CPA/JD/MS in Taxation and 5+ years of public accounting tax experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA license, JD or MS in Taxation.
• At least 5 years of experience in the tax department of a public accounting firm.
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and presentation abilities.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review tax returns for accuracy.
• Research and draft memoranda on complex tax matters.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities.
• Handle and resolve tax controversies.
• Oversee tax research projects for diverse clients.
• Manage multiple engagements with teams to meet deadlines.
• Provide counsel in evaluations and professional development.
• Serve as instructor or discussion leader in programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client service

Project management

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license

JD or MS in Taxation

Job description

Job Description

Withum's Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB International, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services.

As a Private Client Services Tax Manager based out of our Columbia, MD or Tysons Corner, VA office, you’ll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of tax engagements, supervise/mentor staff, and build/maintain relationships with clients.

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. We have become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive – to be in a position of strength. Our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How you’ll spend your time

• Review individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returns prepared by tax staff and/or seniors for accuracy.
• Research and draft memoranda involving complex tax matters.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities.
• Handle and resolve tax controversies.
• Oversee complete tax research projects for a variety of clients and diverse industries.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines.
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and provide counsel accordingly.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Kinds of people we want to talk to

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA license, JD or a Masters of Science in Taxation.
• At least 5 years of prior experience working in the tax department of a public accounting firm, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast‑paced, interactive, results‑based team environment.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, and strong attention to detail.

Compensation for this position ranges from $120,000 - $150,000 for Columbia, MD. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.