Senior Tax Manager

Moore Beauston & Woodham LLC CPAs; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) matching

Full Health, Life, AD&D, and Disabilty

Dental, Vision, FSA/Dependent Care

Generous PTO

Marketing and referral bonus programs

Job summary

Moore Beauston & Woodham LLC CPAs seeks a Senior Tax Leader in Columbia, SC, offering hybrid options. You will drive engagement strategy, serve as a trusted advisor to key client accounts, and help shape the firm’s growth and talent development.

You will lead complex engagements, provide advanced tax planning, mentor staff, and partner with leadership on strategic initiatives while staying ahead of evolving tax laws.

Qualifications

• CPA license is required for the role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; MST or MAcc strongly preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive public accounting experience with tax leadership.
• Advanced expertise across individual, corporate, partnership and multi-state taxation.
• Executive presence with ability to advise business owners and C-suite.
• Strategic mindset and strong analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency with modern tax software and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Engagement oversight and technical review of complex tax engagements.
• Provide sophisticated tax planning and advisory services for clients.
• Lead primary relationships with key client accounts.
• Mentor managers and senior staff to build technical leadership.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategy, capacity and growth.
• Drive workflow improvements and use tax technologies to enhance accuracy.
• Stay ahead of evolving tax laws and lead internal trainings.

Skills

CPA license

Tax leadership

Executive presence

Strategic mindset

Tax software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MST or MAcc

Tools

Modern tax software

Job description

Why Join Moore, Beauston & Woodham?

At MBW, technical excellence and a people-first culture go hand in hand. Built on a 30+ year legacy of “Knowledge in Numbers®”, we provide the prestige and resources of a top-tier CPA firm alongside a truly supportive, collaborative leadership environment.

• 7-Time Top Workplace Winner: Recognized for 7 consecutive years for actively protecting work-life balance and investing in our team's long-term growth.
• Modern & Tech-Forward: We embrace automation, advanced tax technology, and streamlined workflows so you can focus on high-impact advisory and strategic firm growth.
• Culture That Recharges: Enjoy Summer Fridays off, firm-wide wellness step challenges, high-energy MBW Bingo & Monthly Firm Events, and regular team-building events across our offices.

Columbia, SC - with Hybrid Options

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Tax Leader, you will drive engagement strategy, serve as a trusted advisor to key client accounts, and help guide the firm's growth and team development.

• Engagement Oversight & Technical Review: Direct complex individual, corporate, partnership, pass-through, and multi-state engagements, ensuring top-tier accuracy and compliance.
• Strategic Tax Advisory: Provide sophisticated tax planning, structuring, and advisory services for closely held businesses, owners, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Executive Client Leadership: Serve as the primary relationship lead for key client accounts, offering proactive, consultative guidance.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and coach managers and senior staff, fostering technical expertise, leadership growth, and a culture of accountability.
• Firm Strategy & Collaboration: Partner with firm leadership on strategic initiatives, capacity planning, operational improvements, and business development.
• Workflow & Operational Excellence: Lead risk assessments, multi-office staffing coordination, and process improvements using emerging tax technologies.
• Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of evolving tax laws and lead internal training initiatives to keep the firm at the forefront of best practices.

What You Bring

• Certification: Active CPA license (Required).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MST or MAcc strongly preferred.
• Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive public accounting experience with proven tax leadership and client management responsibilities.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced expertise in individual, corporate, partnership, and multi-state taxation.
• Executive Presence: Confident, polished communicator capable of advising business owners, C-suite executives, and internal leadership.
• Strategic Mindset: Exceptional analytical skills with a track record of delivering practical, high-level business recommendations.
• Modern Tech Approach: Proficiency with modern tax software and enthusiasm for leveraging automation tools to optimize efficiency.

What We Offer

While we operate at an elite pace, MBW is deeply committed to supporting your leadership journey and overall well-being.

Culture & Lifestyle Perks

• Work-Life Integration: Summer Fridays off so you can recharge and enjoy our unique regional lifestyles.
• Firm-Wide Connection: High-energy MBW Bingo, seasonal team-building events, and collaborative firm traditions.
• Holistic Wellness: Inner-office step challenges and wellness initiatives that keep our teams active and connected.
• Continuous Growth: Direct leadership pathing and investment in both technical mastery and executive skill development.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Competitive 401(k) matching
• Full Health, Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Dental, Vision, FSA/Dependent Care, and Critical Illness coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Marketing and employee/client referral bonus programs

Ready to bring your strategic vision and tax leadership to a firm that puts its people first?