Senior Tax Manager

CFS; Great Falls (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Northern Virginia is seeking a Senior Tax Manager or Tax Director on a path toward partnership. You will lead client relationships, oversee tax compliance and planning, and mentor staff to grow a high-performing tax practice.

The role offers nationwide candidate eligibility with relocation assistance considered for the right fit. Hybrid work is available outside tax season, with on-site presence during peak periods to ensure service excellence and firm growth.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years progressive public accounting experience.
• Experience in leadership roles within tax services.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of individual and business tax clients and serve as trusted advisor.
• Oversee preparation and review of federal and state tax returns with emphasis on individual tax (1040).
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to high-net-worth clients and closely held businesses.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Tax knowledge

Client relationships

Education

CPA license

8+ years public accounting

Leadership experience

Job description

Senior Tax Manager / Tax Director – Partner Track

OPEN TO CANDIDATES NATIONWIDE! RELOCATION ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE!

Salary: $150,000–$200,000+ (Depending on Experience)

Location: Northern Virginia

Office Situation: Hybrid flexibility outside of tax season; primarily onsite during tax season

Relocation: Local and nationwide candidates encouraged to apply! Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

You've built your career in public accounting. Now, what if your next move could lead to something bigger?

We're partnering with an established, growing CPA firm in Northern Virginia that's looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager or Tax Director who enjoys building client relationships, values a collaborative environment, and is excited about the opportunity to grow into a future leadership or partnership role. This is an opportunity to step into a meaningful leadership position, build lasting client relationships, and work toward a future that could include partnership.

Here's Why This Opportunity Deserves a Closer Look

• A Real Path to Partnership: This isn't just a title or a vague promise of advancement. The firm is focused on long-term succession planning and creating opportunities for future leadership and ownership.
• An Established Client Base: Step into a practice with longstanding client relationships and an opportunity to take ownership of an existing portfolio while continuing to grow it.
• Relocation Opportunity: Considering a move? Candidates nationwide are welcome, and relocation assistance may be available for the right person.
• A Better Balance: Public accounting will always have its busy seasons, but this firm recognizes that life exists outside of tax deadlines. Enjoy greater flexibility during the rest of the year.
• Your Voice Matters: Work directly with firm leadership in an environment where your ideas, experience, and contributions can make a difference.
• Room to Grow: Take on greater responsibility, strengthen client relationships, and position yourself for a long-term leadership opportunity.
• The Best of Both Worlds: Enjoy the stability of an established practice with the personal connections and visibility that can be harder to find at larger firms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an established portfolio of individual and business tax clients, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact.
• Oversee the preparation and review of federal and state tax returns, with a strong emphasis on individual income tax (Form 1040).
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and closely held businesses.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through year-round communication and personalized service.
• Manage tax engagements, deadlines, and workflow while maintaining high standards of accuracy and client service.
• Review work prepared by staff and provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and help clients navigate changing tax regulations.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on client development, practice growth, and long-term planning.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Ideally 8+ years of progressive public accounting experience, with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Experience as a Tax Manager, Senior Tax Manager, Tax Director, or in a comparable client-facing leadership role.
• Strong, hands-on individual income tax experience (Form 1040), including high-net-worth individuals.
• Proven ability to independently manage a substantial book of business and multiple client relationships.
• Experience handling a high volume of individual tax returns and managing multiple tax engagements.
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in building long-term client relationships.
• Strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently.
• Interest in a long-term career with the potential to advance into partnership.
• Experience with trust and estate taxation.
• Experience advising closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Background with a regional, mid-sized, or boutique CPA firm.
• Experience mentoring and developing tax professionals.
• Experience transitioning, retaining, or growing a client portfolio.

Ready for a Career Move That Offers More?

Maybe you're ready for a bigger voice in the business. Maybe you're looking for a genuine path to partnership. Or maybe you're simply ready for a firm where you can see yourself building the rest of your career. Whatever your motivation, this opportunity is worth a conversation. Whether you're already in Northern Virginia or considering a move to the Washington, DC area, we'd love to hear from you!

We're actively reviewing candidates and would love to connect before the upcoming tax season.