Senior Tax Manager

77 consultants; Ramsey (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

77 consultants in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to spearhead complex client engagements, strengthen relationships, drive business development, and support the growth of our New Jersey practice. The role requires merging strong technical tax skills with leadership and client-management acumen.

You will collaborate with firm leadership, oversee a team of managers, seniors, and staff, and contribute to a clear path toward partnership within an expanding national firm that offers

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting environment.
• Expertise in U.S. federal, state, and multistate taxation.
• Proven track record of managing senior-level client relationships and developing new business.
• Experience supervising and mentoring tax managers, seniors, and staff.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Ramsey, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review complex tax engagements for businesses, partnerships, and individuals.
• Deliver advanced tax planning and structuring advice for closely held entities and high-net-worth individuals.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships and identify advisory opportunities.
• Drive business development through referrals and client interactions.
• Mentor tax managers, seniors, and staff while supporting firm growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on regional growth strategies and national initiatives.
• Assist clients with transactions, restructurings, and multistate compliance.
• Champion process improvements and technology adoption within the firm.
• Support multi-location clients and national platform initiatives.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership

Strategic tax planning

Education

CPA license

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Senior Tax Manager to spearhead complex client engagements, enhance client relationships, drive business development, and support the growth of our New Jersey practice.

This role is designed for an accomplished public accounting tax professional who merges strong technical skills with effective client management, business development acumen, and leadership abilities.

The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the Managing Partner and firm leadership, overseeing and nurturing a team of managers, seniors, and staff. This position provides a clear trajectory toward partnership within an expanding national accounting firm, alongside the opportunity to engage in long-term incentive programs aligned with future firm growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and Review: Oversee complex tax engagements for businesses, partnerships, and individuals, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Strategic Tax Planning: Deliver advanced tax structuring and planning advice to closely held entities, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Client Relationship Building: Cultivate trusted, long-term relationships with existing clientele and identify additional advisory and tax service opportunities within the current client portfolio.
• Business Development: Leverage professional networks, community participation, referrals, and prospective client interactions to foster new business opportunities.
• Team Development: Provide supervision, training, and mentorship to tax managers, seniors, and staff, while contributing to the technical and leadership growth of emerging professionals within the firm.
• Support Firm Growth: Collaborate with firm leadership on executing regional growth strategies and enhancing practice profitability.
• Client Support: Assist clients with transactions, entity restructuring, and multistate tax compliance.
• Process Improvement: Drive initiatives for process enhancements, technology integrations, and the adoption of best practices within the firm.
• National Collaboration: Support clients with multi-location operations and contribute to initiatives across the national platform.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting environment
• Expertise in managing and reviewing intricate tax engagements involving businesses, partnerships, and individuals
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and multistate taxation
• Proven track record of managing senior-level client relationships
• Demonstrated success in new business development or the expansion of existing client relationships
• Experience in supervising and mentoring tax managers, seniors, and staff

Must reside within commuting distance of Ramsey, New Jersey

This role is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic firm poised for growth.