Senior Tax Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule – 3 days in office / 2

Direct exposure to Partners

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life/disability insurance

Job summary

CFS in North Haven, CT is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join the leadership team. This hybrid role offers a clear path to Director and ultimately Partner, with a balanced workload and meaningful client exposure. Expect collaboration with Partners on complex tax matters and opportunities to mentor staff.

The position provides a competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits, and a schedule that blends in-office and remote work, especially outside peak tax season.

Qualifications

• CPA license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience reviewing and supervising tax engagements
• Strong tax planning, research, and analytical skills

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

Tax expertise

Client relationship management

Leadership/mentorship

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 minimumsHalf-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.