Senior Tax Advisor & Planner

CPS, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in Southfield, MI is seeking a tax professional to prepare and review federal and multi-state returns for diverse entities. You will research complex tax issues and craft clear memos and client communications, while supporting year-round planning and projections.

The role requires juggling multiple engagements, mentoring Tax Associates, and maintaining direct client relationships as a trusted contact. Staying current with tax law changes is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing federal and multi‑state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corps and corporations.
• Ability to review technical tax issues and draft clear memos and client communications.
• Support year‑round tax planning and projection work, not only at deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and multi-state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corps, and corporations
• Research technical tax issues and draft clear memos and client communications
• Support tax planning and projection work throughout the year, not just at filing deadlines
• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously
• Review work of Tax Associates and provide constructive feedback
• Build and maintain direct client relationships, serving as a trusted point of contact
• Stay current on tax law changes and assess client impact

Skills

Tax research

Client communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Job description

CPS, Inc. in Southfield, MI is seeking a tax professional to prepare and review federal and multi-state returns for diverse entities. You will research complex tax issues and craft clear memos and client communications, while supporting year-round planning and projections.

The role requires juggling multiple engagements, mentoring Tax Associates, and maintaining direct client relationships as a trusted contact. Staying current with tax law changes is essential.