Senior Tax Leader - CPA Practice, Dallas

Shift Pursuit; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit in Dallas is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to lead the firm’s growing tax practice and act as a trusted advisor to clients across diverse industries. The role focuses on strategy, quality, client service and firm growth, with a strong emphasis on leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

You will oversee complex engagements, manage budgets, mentor tax professionals, and stay current with evolving federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.
• Proven leadership and management experience within a CPA firm.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local taxation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients across industries.
• Lead the tax practice, develop strategies around quality, client service and continued growth.
• Manage complex tax engagements and provide strategic guidance across federal, state and local tax matters.
• Build long-term client relationships and advise business leaders on complex tax and financial issues.
• Mentor and develop tax professionals, help build the next generation of leaders.
• Serve as a technical resource on changing tax legislation, regulations and best practices.
• Manage engagement budgets, resources, deadlines and team performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, technology, training and methodologies.
• Present tax findings and strategic recommendations to clients and firm leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Active CPA license

Job description

Shift Pursuit in Dallas is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to lead the firm’s growing tax practice and act as a trusted advisor to clients across diverse industries. The role focuses on strategy, quality, client service and firm growth, with a strong emphasis on leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

You will oversee complex engagements, manage budgets, mentor tax professionals, and stay current with evolving federal, state, and local tax regulations.