Senior Tax Manager

CFS; North Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CFS in North Haven, CT is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead complex individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary returns with a focus on planning and client advisory services. This role offers strong leadership exposure and a clear path toward Director and Partner.

Hybrid work arrangement (in-office 3 days, remote 2 days outside tax season) with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. CPA required and 8+ years of public accounting tax experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Tax review and supervisory/management experience.
• Strong tax planning, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing client relationships and multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary, and other tax returns.
• Provide tax planning, research, and advisory services across federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Manage key client relationships and multiple tax engagements.
• Work directly with Partners on complex tax issues and strategies.
• Review staff work and provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship.
• Manage engagement workflow, deadlines, priorities, and deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, efficiency, and client service.
• Stay current on changes in federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Skills

Active CPA license

Tax planning

Tax research

Analytical skills

Client relationships

Staff supervision

Engagement management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

Job description

North Haven, CT | Hybrid – 3 Days In / 2 Days Remote

$130,000–$175,000

We’re partnering with a well-established CPA firm in the North Haven area that is looking to add a Senior Tax Manager to its leadership team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced public accounting tax professional who wants strong work-life balance, meaningful client exposure, and a clear path to Director and ultimately Partner.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Clear advancement path to Director and Partner
• Hybrid schedule – 3 days in office / 2 days remote outside of tax season
• Comp time for hours worked beyond required tax-season minimums
• Half-day Fridays during June and July
• Direct exposure to Partners and key client relationships
• Long-established firm with a stable and diverse client base
• Strong benefits including health insurance, retirement benefits, PTO, life/disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities Of The Senior Tax Manager

• Manage and review complex individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary, and other tax returns
• Provide tax planning, research, and advisory services across federal, state, and local tax matters
• Manage key client relationships and multiple tax engagements
• Work directly with Partners on complex tax issues and strategies
• Review staff work and provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship
• Manage engagement workflow, deadlines, priorities, and deliverables
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, efficiency, and client service
• Stay current on changes in federal, state, and local tax regulations

Qualifications Of The Senior Tax Manager

• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 8+ years of recent public accounting tax experience
• Tax review and supervisory/management experience
• Strong experience with individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary returns
• Strong tax planning, research, and analytical skills
• Experience managing client relationships and multiple engagements
• CCH Axcess Tax experience strongly preferred

Compensation Of The Senior Tax Manager

$130,000–$175,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package.