Senior Tax Manager

100x Recruiting; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

100x Recruiting in Charleston, SC is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to oversee preparation and technical review of complex passthrough and real estate tax engagements. You will lead a tax team, mentor staff, review engagement documents, and provide strategic advisory to owners and clients.

The role emphasizes client relationship management, cross-functional collaboration, and firm development initiatives. A CPA and 7+ years of public accounting experience are required, with a strong leadership

Qualifications

• 7+ years of public accounting experience focusing on passthrough entities and real estate tax.
• CPA certification is required.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff development capabilities.
• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; Master’s in Tax preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and technical review of complex tax returns for passthrough entities and their owners.
• Guide the tax team and provide strategic technical guidance.
• Review transaction documents and identify complex tax issues.
• Manage engagement economics, including billing and collections.
• Develop staff and mentor future leaders; expand client relationships and firm growth.

Skills

Leadership

Tax planning

Client relationship management

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Master's in Tax (preferred)

Tools

Prosystem FX

Lacerte

Job description

Senior Tax Manager - Charleston, SC

Who: A seasoned tax professional with 7+ years of public accounting experience and deep expertise in passthrough entities and closely held businesses.

What: Oversee and review complex tax engagements for closely held businesses and their owners while leading a tax team and providing strategic technical guidance.

When: Full-time leadership opportunity available immediately.

Where: Charleston, SC

Why: To support a growing closely held business practice, deliver advanced tax solutions, and help develop future firm leaders.

Office Environment: Collaborative, growth-oriented, and focused on developing strong technical and leadership capabilities.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview:

The Senior Tax Manager oversees the preparation and technical review of complex tax returns for closely held businesses, primarily passthrough entities and their individual owners. This role includes guiding the tax team, reviewing transaction documents, identifying complex tax issues, managing engagement economics, and providing high-level advisory services. The position plays a key role in team development, client relationship management, and firm-wide business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Build and sustain strong client relationships within the closely held business and real estate markets.


• - Perform technical reviews of complex tax returns for passthrough entities and individual owners.


• - Identify complex tax issues and recommend innovative, strategic solutions.


• - Review operating agreements, LOIs, purchase agreements, and other legal/tax documents.


• - Monitor engagement performance, including billing and collections.


• - Recruit, develop, and mentor team members to create future leaders.


• - Collaborate across service lines to expand business opportunities and support broader client needs.


• - Build a strong professional network with colleagues, referral partners, prospects, and community organizations.

Qualifications:

• - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's in Tax preferred.


• - 7+ years of recent public accounting experience with closely held or real estate-related tax engagements.


• - Significant experience with entity and individual taxation, especially partnerships.


• - Proven experience developing staff, managing workflow, and leading teams.


• - CPA certification required.


• - Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.


• - Excellent networking skills and the ability to grow client relationships.


• - Experience with tax software and modern tax technology tools.