Remote Tax Manager

Jobot; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Direct access to partners

Boutique firm culture

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Partnership potential

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our fully remote public accounting practice. You will manage engagements from start to finish, review complex returns, mentor staff, and build trusted client relationships.

The ideal candidate has strong public accounting tax experience, CPA licensure, and capability to work across diverse clients while collaborating with partners. This role offers visibility, growth, and a supportive leadership culture.

Qualifications

• CPA license required and active in good standing.
• Experience with QuickBooks and Lacerte preferred.
• Public accounting tax experience across individuals and entities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of tax engagements from start to finish.
• Review federal and state returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, estates.
• Review work by senior accountants for accuracy and quality.
• Provide guidance on complex tax compliance and planning matters.
• Research federal and state tax issues and communicate recommendations to clients and firm leadership.
• Mentor and develop junior tax staff; collaborate with partners on client matters.

Skills

Client relationship management

Public accounting tax experience

Mentor junior staff

Education

CPA license

U.S.-based accounting education

Tools

QuickBooks

Lacerte

Job description

Fully Remote Tax Manager

Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year

About us

We are a growing, relationship-driven public accounting firm that partners with a diverse portfolio of individuals, closely held businesses, and entrepreneurial clients. Our team values technical excellence, collaboration, and delivering personalized service that helps clients navigate complex financial and tax matters with confidence.

With a supportive leadership team and a boutique-firm environment, professionals have the opportunity to work directly with decision-makers, gain exposure to a wide range of tax engagements, and build meaningful long-term client relationships. We pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative culture where contributions are recognized, professional growth is encouraged, and quality client service remains at the center of everything we do.

Why join us

• Hybrid work flexibility available
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Hybrid flexibility for local professionals
• Remote arrangements may be considered depending on location
• Direct access to partners and firm leadership
• Broad exposure across clients, entities, and tax matters
• Opportunity to mentor and develop less-experienced professionals
• Smaller-firm environment with meaningful client interaction
• Long-term advancement and potential partnership opportunity
• Collaborative culture with an emphasis on quality rather than bureaucracy

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing public accounting practice. This position is designed for a well-rounded tax professional who can manage engagements from start to finish, review complex returns, mentor staff, and develop trusted relationships with clients.

The ideal candidate has built their career within a small to mid-sized public accounting environment where professionals are expected to work across a broad client base rather than specialize in one narrow area. Previous experience with a larger national or regional firm is welcomed, particularly when combined with experience in a more hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of tax engagements and client relationships
• Review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, estates, and other entities
• Review work prepared by senior accountants and tax staff for accuracy and technical quality
• Provide guidance on complex tax compliance and planning matters
• Research federal and state tax issues and communicate recommendations to clients and firm leadership
• Work directly with clients to understand their businesses and evolving tax needs
• Manage engagement workflow, deadlines, and deliverables
• Mentor, train, and develop less-experienced tax professionals
• Collaborate closely with partners on client matters and firm initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve tax strategies, processes, and overall client service

Qualifications

• CPA license required
• Additional professional licensure is a plus
• U.S.-based accounting or related education
• Strong public accounting tax experience
• Broad tax experience within a small to mid-sized CPA firm strongly preferred
• Experience reviewing a variety of federal and state tax returns
• Strong understanding of individual and business taxation
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing junior staff
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-management skills
• Track record of career stability and meaningful tenure with previous firms preferred
• Interest in building a long-term career with potential advancement into firm leadership
• QuickBooks and Lacerte experience preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.