Senior Tax Manager

Moore Beauston & Woodham LLC CPAs; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

MBW in North Charleston, SC is seeking a Senior Tax Leader to guide engagement strategy and lead high-impact tax work for key client accounts. You will advise on complex tax planning, multi-state compliance, and growth initiatives, while mentoring managers and senior staff.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll partner with the firm’s leaders on strategy and capacity planning, delivering practical recommendations and ensuring accuracy across complex engagements.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MST or MAcc strongly preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive public accounting experience with tax leadership.
• Advanced expertise in individual, corporate, partnership, and multi-state taxation.
• Executive presence with C-suite client advisory experience.
• Strategic mindset with ability to deliver practical business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Direct complex engagements across individuals, corporations, partnerships, and multi-state returns.
• Provide sophisticated tax planning and advisory services for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Lead executive client relationships and offer proactive guidance.
• Mentor and develop managers and senior staff for technical growth and leadership.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategy, capacity planning and business development.
• Lead workflow improvements and adoption of tax technologies.

Skills

CPA license

Executive leadership

Tax advisory

Multi-state taxation

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MST or MAcc preferred

Tools

Modern tax software

Job description

North Charleston, SC- with Hybrid Options

Moore, Beauston & Woodham, LLC (MBW)

Why Join Moore, Beauston & Woodham?

At MBW, technical excellence and a people-first culture go hand in hand. Built on a 30+ year legacy of “Knowledge in Numbers®”, we provide the prestige and resources of a top-tier CPA firm alongside a truly supportive, collaborative leadership environment.

• 7-Time Top Workplace Winner: Recognized for 7 consecutive years for actively protecting work-life balance and investing in our team's long-term growth.
• Modern & Tech-Forward: We embrace automation, advanced tax technology, and streamlined workflows so you can focus on high-impact advisory and strategic firm growth.
• Culture That Recharges: Enjoy Summer Fridays off, firm-wide wellness step challenges, high-energy MBW Bingo & Monthly Firm Events, and regular team-building events across our offices.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Tax Leader, you will drive engagement strategy, serve as a trusted advisor to key client accounts, and help guide the firm's growth and team development.

• Engagement Oversight & Technical Review: Direct complex individual, corporate, partnership, pass-through, and multi-state engagements, ensuring top-tier accuracy and compliance.
• Strategic Tax Advisory: Provide sophisticated tax planning, structuring, and advisory services for closely held businesses, owners, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Executive Client Leadership: Serve as the primary relationship lead for key client accounts, offering proactive, consultative guidance.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and coach managers and senior staff, fostering technical expertise, leadership growth, and a culture of accountability.
• Firm Strategy & Collaboration: Partner with firm leadership on strategic initiatives, capacity planning, operational improvements, and business development.
• Workflow & Operational Excellence: Lead risk assessments, multi-office staffing coordination, and process improvements using emerging tax technologies.
• Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of evolving tax laws and lead internal training initiatives to keep the firm at the forefront of best practices.

What You Bring

• Certification: Active CPA license (Required).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MST or MAcc strongly preferred.
• Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive public accounting experience with proven tax leadership and client management responsibilities.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced expertise in individual, corporate, partnership, and multi-state taxation.
• Executive Presence: Confident, polished communicator capable of advising business owners, C-suite executives, and internal leadership.
• Strategic Mindset: Exceptional analytical skills with a track record of delivering practical, high-level business recommendations.
• Modern Tech Approach: Proficiency with modern tax software and enthusiasm for leveraging automation tools to optimize efficiency.

What We Offer

While we operate at an elite pace, MBW is deeply committed to supporting your leadership journey and overall well-being.

Culture & Lifestyle Perks

• Work-Life Integration: Summer Fridays off so you can recharge and enjoy our unique regional lifestyles.
• Firm-Wide Connection: High-energy MBW Bingo, seasonal team-building events, and collaborative firm traditions.
• Holistic Wellness: Inner-office step challenges and wellness initiatives that keep our teams active and connected.
• Continuous Growth: Direct leadership pathing and investment in both technical mastery and executive skill development.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Competitive 401(k) matching
• Full Health, Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Dental, Vision, FSA/Dependent Care, and Critical Illness coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Marketing and employee/client referral bonus programs

Ready to bring your strategic vision and tax leadership to a firm that puts its people first?

Apply today to join the MBW executive team!