Remote Tax Manager CPA - Lead Client Advisory

RES Consultant Group; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Flexible schedule

Career growth potential

Job summary

RES Consultant Group's CPA firm client is seeking a Remote Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance, manage client portfolios, and lead professional staff to deliver advisory and preparation services.

You will review complex returns, mentor team members, and drive proactive tax planning while ensuring accuracy and deadlines across federal and state jurisdictions. This fully remote role offers flexible hours and potential for career growth.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license is required.
• Bachelor's in Accounting; MST or MBA is a strong plus.
• 5–8+ years of progressive tax experience within public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of current tax laws and multi-jurisdictional compliance.
• Experience with tax research software and tax automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Review complex federal and state tax returns with focus on accuracy and tax-saving opportunities.
• Serve as primary contact for key clients, offering year-round tax planning and advisory services.
• Lead, mentor, and delegate work to staff accountants.
• Manage workflow, deadlines, and budgets for the tax department during peak seasons.
• Resolve complex tax issues through advanced research using modern tools.

Skills

Tax compliance

Client advisory

Team leadership

Project management

Technical research

Communication

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

MST or MBA preferred

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Our CPA firm client is seeking a Remote Tax Manager to oversees tax compliance, manage client portfolios, and lead professional staff to deliver exceptional advisory and preparation services. The Tax Manager oversees the firm's tax compliance and planning function, manages tax filings, research, and audits while advising leadership on the tax implications of business decisions.You will act as a technical resource, review complex returns (corporate, partnership, individual, trust, non-profit and gift tax), and drive proactive tax planning.

Job Description

• Review and Compliance: Review complex federal and state tax returns with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and identifying tax-saving opportunities.

• Client Advisory: Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, offering year-round tax planning, strategic consulting, and proactive communication.

• Team Leadership: Train, mentor, and delegate work to senior and staff accountants, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.

• Project Management: Manage workflow, deadlines, and budgets for the tax department during peak seasons and throughout the year.

• Technical Research: Resolve complex tax issues and conduct advanced research using modern tax automation tools.

• Certification: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master of Science in Taxation (MST) or MBA is a strong plus.

• Experience: 5 to 8+ years of progressive tax experience within a public accounting firm.

• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of current tax laws, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and proficiency with tax preparation and research software.

• Soft Skills: Superior verbal and written communication skills, exceptional critical thinking, and proven client-relationship management abilities

Additional Information

• Fully remote role; flexible remote work schedule
• Growing firm - opportunity for learning and career growth
• Salary commensurate with experience

If this resonates with your experience and ambition, we invite you to connect and attach your resume and state your salary requirements within this application—we would love to hear from you!