Senior Tax Manager

Monigold Solutions; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing 5%

5 weeks PTO

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible office hours

Minimal travel

Leadership development

Job summary

Clark Schaefer Hackett (CSH) in Columbus seeks an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join its growing tax team. The role offers broader leadership responsibilities beyond compliance, with opportunities to build client relationships and guide a tax team while collaborating with firm leadership.

The ideal candidate will work closely with the Managing Tax Partner, lead strategic initiatives, and contribute to growth within a well-established CPA and advisory firm.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of tax experience.
• Strong public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience reviewing and signing tax returns.
• Strong background in tax planning, consulting and compliance.
• Proven experience managing client relationships.
• Experience leading, mentoring or managing tax professionals.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and professional judgement.
• CPA, EA or JD required.
• A genuine interest in leadership, client relationships and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax planning, consulting and compliance engagements.
• Review and sign tax returns.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients and develop long-term relationships.
• Identify opportunities to support and expand existing client relationships.
• Mentor, manage and develop tax professionals.
• Work closely with firm leadership on strategic growth initiatives.
• Provide practical tax advice and solutions to clients across a range of industries.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the tax practice.
• Take an active role in the wider business and professional community.

Skills

Tax planning

Client relationships

Leadership/mentoring

Communication

CPA/EA/JD

Education

CPA or EA or JD

Job description

Clark Schaefer Hackett (CSH) is looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join its growing tax team in Columbus.

This is an opportunity for an experienced tax professional who wants to play a broader role than simply managing tax compliance. You will have the opportunity to build and strengthen client relationships, lead and develop a team, contribute to business growth and work closely with firm leadership.

The successful candidate will work directly with the Managing Tax Partner and have a clear path to greater leadership within a well-established CPA and advisory firm.

CSH places a strong emphasis on technical expertise, leadership, relationships and community involvement, while also offering a work environment designed to support a healthy balance between professional and personal commitments.

What You'll Do

About the Opportunity

Clark Schaefer Hackett (CSH) is looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join its growing tax team in Columbus.

This is an opportunity for an experienced tax professional who wants to play a broader role than simply managing tax compliance. You will have the opportunity to build and strengthen client relationships, lead and develop a team, contribute to business growth and work closely with firm leadership.

The successful candidate will work directly with the Managing Tax Partner and have a clear path to greater leadership within a well-established CPA and advisory firm.

CSH places a strong emphasis on technical expertise, leadership, relationships and community involvement, while also offering a work environment designed to support a healthy balance between professional and personal commitments.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex tax planning, consulting and compliance engagements.
• Review and sign tax returns.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients and develop long-term relationships.
• Identify opportunities to support and expand existing client relationships.
• Mentor, manage and develop tax professionals.
• Work closely with firm leadership on strategic growth initiatives.
• Provide practical tax advice and solutions to clients across a range of industries.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the tax practice.
• Take an active role in the wider business and professional community.
  

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of tax experience.
• Strong public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience reviewing and signing tax returns.
• Strong background in tax planning, consulting and compliance.
• Proven experience managing client relationships.
• Experience leading, mentoring or managing tax professionals.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and professional judgement.
• CPA, EA or JD required.
• A genuine interest in leadership, client relationships and business development.
  

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who sees tax as more than compliance and enjoys understanding the wider business challenges facing their clients.

You should be comfortable working with senior-level clients, developing relationships, mentoring others and contributing ideas to the growth of the firm.

Community involvement and personality are also important. CSH is looking for someone who wants to become a long-term leader within the organisation rather than simply take on another technical tax position.

Work-Life Balance

CSH offers a flexible working environment with a strong focus on work-life balance.

The firm does not view long working hours as the measure of success. Peak season is typically limited to a few weeks of approximately 50–60 hours, with flexible scheduling and a hybrid working environment available.

Travel is minimal.

Compensation & Benefits

• $150,000–$250,000+ base salary, depending on experience
• 5% profit sharing
• 5 weeks PTO
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Hybrid working
• Flexible office hours
• Minimal travel
• Long-term leadership and career development opportunities