Senior Tax Manager

Staff Financial Group

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A professional services firm in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements and ensure technical accuracy while developing staff and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of public accounting experience, CPA certification, and strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for mentorship and business growth in a collaborative environment focused on quality and client service.

Qualifications

Minimum of ten years of public accounting experience.
Demonstrated leadership ability with strong decision-making skills.
Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

Provide final technical review on tax returns and related documents.
Research complex tax issues and prepare well-supported recommendations.
Plan, schedule, and manage client engagements to ensure timely completion.
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

Technical review

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring staff

Education

CPA certification

Public accounting experience 10+ years

Job description

Senior Tax Manager – Houston, TX

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: Houston, TX

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.