Senior Tax Manager

NorthPoint Search Group; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group in Hattiesburg, MS seeks a Senior Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements, perform final technical reviews, and supervise staff. The role emphasizes client service, technical excellence, and proactive growth within a collaborative, high-performing firm.

The ideal candidate brings a CPA license and at least ten years of public accounting experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to develop staff and nurture client relationships.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• Ten years of public accounting experience.
• Leadership and staff development experience.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review on tax returns and related documents.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare well-supported recommendations.
• Stay current with changes in tax laws and accounting procedures.
• Plan, schedule, and manage client engagements to ensure timely completion.
• Communicate directly with clients to ensure their needs and best interests are prioritized.
• Lead, support, and mentor staff by setting objectives, managing budgets, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Monitor quality control and evaluate staff performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tasks and projects delegated to staff and supervisors.
• Take an active role in developing staff and supervisors.
• Build and nurture internal and external networks to develop new business opportunities.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP monitoring, aging, and write-downs.
• Participate in and help facilitate in-house CPE and training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Client communication

Technical tax knowledge

Research ability

Decision-making

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Senior Tax Manager

• Hattiesburg, MS

Who

A seasoned CPA with at least ten years of public accounting experience and strong leadership, communication, and technical review abilities.

What

Leads complex tax engagements, performs final technical reviews, manages staff workflow, and supports both client success and business development initiatives.

When

Full-time leadership position available immediately.

Where

Hattiesburg, MS

Why

To enhance the firm’s tax practice through expert oversight, strong client service, effective team development, and proactive growth initiatives.

Office Environment

A collaborative, professional, and high-performing environment focused on quality, mentorship, and responsive client service.

Salary

Competitive and commensurate with senior-level experience.

Position Overview

The Senior Tax Manager oversees complex tax engagements, ensures the highest level of technical accuracy, develops and leads staff, maintains strong client relationships, and supports firmwide growth initiatives through exceptional service delivery and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review on tax returns and related documents.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare well-supported recommendations.
• Stay current with changes in tax laws and accounting procedures.
• Plan, schedule, and manage client engagements to ensure timely completion.
• Communicate directly with clients to ensure their needs and best interests are prioritized.
• Lead, support, and mentor staff by setting objectives, managing budgets, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Monitor quality control and evaluate staff performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tasks and projects delegated to staff and supervisors.
• Take an active role in developing staff and supervisors.
• Build and nurture internal and external networks to develop new business opportunities.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP monitoring, aging, and write-downs.
• Participate in and help facilitate in-house CPE and training programs.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• Business development in a CPA firm environment preferred
• Minimum of ten years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize a heavy workload.