Senior Tax Manager

CyberCoders; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Hybrid Remote/Schedule flexibility

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to lead compliance, planning and advisory across individuals, estates, gifts, corporate and partnerships in New Orleans.

You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, perform tax research, and drive process improvements while coordinating with other practice areas. Hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• CPA is required or strongly preferred with an active license.
• 7+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with prior manager or senior manager roles.
• Expertise in individual, estate & gift, corporate (C & S), and partnership taxation; able to review complex returns.
• Experience in review and quality control processes with attention to accuracy.
• Proficiency with tax software (ProSystem fx, Lacerte, UltraTax, CCH), Excel, and tax research tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex tax concepts to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, estates, trusts, gifts, corporations, and partnerships.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals; assign work and provide coaching.
• Perform tax research and provide planning and risk mitigation recommendations.
• Conduct technical reviews and QC of workpapers and computations.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; serve as primary contact for complex tax matters.
• Coordinate with audit, advisory and wealth management to deliver integrated solutions.
• Oversee tax provision and compliance processes and implement workflow improvements.
• Prepare engagement estimates and monitor project profitability; manage budgets.
• Serve as escalation resource during examinations and disputes with tax authorities.
• Contribute to business development: proposals, client presentations, thought leadership.

Skills

CPA

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Mentoring

Client communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Masters in Taxation or JD

Tools

ProSystem fx

Lacerte

UltraTax

CCH

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to lead tax compliance, planning, and advisory services across individual, estate, gift, corporate, and partnership engagements. This role will manage and review complex tax work, mentor and supervise staff, maintain client relationships, and ensure quality control and regulatory compliance. The Senior Tax Manager will be a technical resource for the firm, drive process improvements, and contribute to business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, estates, trusts, gifts, corporations (C and S), and partnerships, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax laws and deadlines.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals: assign work, review deliverables, provide coaching and performance feedback, and develop training plans.
• Conduct complex tax research and provide practical, timely recommendations for tax planning and risk mitigation.
• Perform technical reviews and quality control of tax workpapers, computations, and supporting documentation prior to client delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; act as primary point of contact for complex tax matters, client meetings, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with other practice areas (audit, advisory, wealth management) to deliver integrated client solutions and support cross-functional engagements.
• Oversee tax provision and compliance processes, drive improvements to workflows, and implement best practices and automated tools to increase efficiency.
• Manage client expectations, engagement budgets, and staffing levels; prepare engagement estimates and monitor project profitability.
• Serve as a senior escalation resource during examinations, notices, and disputes with tax authorities; coordinate responses and strategy with clients and advisors.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and thought leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required or strongly preferred; active license in good standing.
• 7+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, including prior manager or senior manager experience.
• Demonstrated technical expertise with individual, estate and gift, corporate (C and S), and partnership taxation; experience performing and reviewing complex returns.
• Proven experience in review and quality control processes, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Hands-on experience with common tax software (for example: ProSystem fx, Lacerte, UltraTax, CCH), Microsoft Excel, and tax research tools.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex tax concepts to clients and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines, prioritize workload, and maintain high service levels under pressure.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax required; Masters in Taxation, JD, or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in business development and client service, including proposal writing and cross-selling services, is a plus.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) match
• Hybrid Remote/ Schedule flexibility