Senior Tax Manager

Orionplacement; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Portland, ME is seeking a senior tax leader to review complex returns (S Corp, partnerships, individuals), manage client relationships, and guide a team of tax professionals.

This on-site role requires CPA or EA and 8+ years of public accounting tax experience, with leadership and engagement management. The team serves automotive, construction, real estate, manufacturing clients and offers growth, collaboration, and strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Leadership, client management, and complex engagement experience.
• CPA license or EA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review complex tax returns for S corporations, partnerships, and individuals.
• Advise closely held businesses and individuals on sophisticated tax planning.
• Lead engagements from planning through completion with high quality and responsiveness.
• Mentor tax professionals and collaborate with firm leadership.
• Develop expertise across multiple industries and client bases.

Skills

Leadership in tax

Client management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

CPA license

Tools

CCH Axcess

Caseware

CCH Fixed Assets

Job description

Pay

$130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a senior leadership role with an established public accounting firm where you can influence clients, teams, and the continued growth of the tax practice.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to closely held businesses and individual clients on complex tax planning and strategic financial decisions.
• Lead and mentor talented tax professionals while helping develop the next generation of firm leaders.
• Work with sophisticated clients across automotive, construction, real estate, manufacturing, and other commercial industries.
• Take ownership of complex engagements while partnering closely with experienced firm leadership.
• Join an employee-first culture that prioritizes flexibility, professional development, collaboration, and work-life harmony.

Location:

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Portland, Maine. New employees typically work full-time in the office during their first year to build relationships and become integrated with the team, with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule afterward if preferred. Our employee-first environment also provides flexibility when personal needs arise.

Note:

Candidates must have 8+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience, including meaningful leadership, client management, and complex tax engagement experience. An active CPA license or equivalent qualification such as an EA is required. Public accounting experience is a must.

About Us

We are an established full-service public accounting, tax, and advisory firm serving businesses, families, and organizations throughout New England. Our specialized teams combine deep technical expertise with proactive, practical advice to help clients navigate complex tax and financial decisions. We value exceptional client service, collaboration, professional growth, and creating a workplace where talented professionals can build long-term careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Review complex tax returns with an emphasis on S Corporations, Partnerships, and Individuals.
• Advise closely held businesses and individual clients on sophisticated tax planning strategies.
• Lead complex client engagements from planning through completion while maintaining high standards for quality and responsiveness.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and translate complex tax matters into practical, actionable guidance.
• Lead, coach, train, and mentor tax professionals while supporting their technical and career development.
• Partner with firm leadership to structure and oversee a variety of tax and advisory engagements.
• Develop specialized expertise across industries including automotive dealerships, construction, real estate, manufacturing, and other commercial businesses.
• Research complex federal and state tax matters and develop thoughtful solutions based on tax law and client objectives.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines while ensuring excellent client service and efficient execution.
• Help strengthen a collaborative, people-first team culture focused on client success and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Prior Tax Manager, Senior Tax Manager, or comparable leadership experience.
• Active CPA license or equivalent qualification such as an EA.
• Strong technical knowledge of S Corporation, Partnership, and Individual taxation.
• Experience advising closely held businesses and their owners.
• Proven experience managing complex tax engagements and client relationships.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience with CCH Axcess, Caseware, CCH Fixed Assets, or comparable tax software preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Work in a collaborative environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with sophisticated clients.
• Have a direct impact on the development and success of other tax professionals.
• Continue growing your technical, leadership, and advisory skills.
• Enjoy an employee-first culture that values flexibility and work-life harmony.
• Build toward continued advancement within an established and growing public accounting practice.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance