Senior Tax Manager

CohnReznick; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Paid time off

Parental leave

Learning & development

Job summary

CohnReznick in Richmond, VA is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to lead high-level tax work and engagement management. You will mentor staff, manage client accounts, and drive planning, budgeting, and billing processes for complex returns.

The role emphasizes client service, technical depth in IRC, and collaboration within a hybrid office setup, offering a strong total rewards package including generous PTO and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in accounting; CPA required.
• 8+ years tax & accounting experience in public accounting.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax skills with IRC knowledge.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with written/interpersonal/presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead reviewer of high-level technical returns; train staff and tax planning.
• Serve as Engagement Manager on client accounts; handle pre-engagement planning, execution, and billing.
• Develop engagement work plans with budgets and schedules; monitor status and adjust as needed.
• Build professional client relationships; deliver high-quality work with integrity.
• Be primary client contact; keep client informed of progress and logistics.

Skills

CPA

Public accounting

Tax planning

Client management

Leadership

MS Office

Education

BS/BA accounting

CPA

Tools

ProSystems

GoSystems

CCH Engagement

Job description

Job Description As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

Job Description As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Tax Senior Manager to join the team in our Richmond office. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Lead reviewer of high-level technical returns, train staff, tax planning and compliance as needed.
• Serve as the Engagement Manager on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, final deliverable development, and billing and collections.
• Develop a detailed engagement work plan, illustrating budgets and schedules. Monitor project status against the work plan and communicate schedule adjustments to CohnReznick management.
• Develop a professional relationship with the client. Gain the respect and confidence of the client by consistently demonstrating supreme customer service, quality work products, and professional integrity.
• Serve as the prime point-of-contact to the client. Ensure that the client is fully informed of engagement progress and logistics.
• Gain the respect and confidence of the CohnReznick team through effective client management, timely and accurate communication, and clear and concise team direction.
• Prepare timely and accurate bills for professional services rendered.

Your Experience.

The successful candidate will have:

• Education: BS/BA accounting; CPA required
• Minimum 8+ years tax & accounting experience in public accounting
• Excellent analytical, technical, and tax skills including knowledge in IRC code and regulations
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Strong leadership, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Computer expertise including knowledge of tax-preparation software and an understanding of the impact of technology
• Strong research skills
• Proven technical skills with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook; audit software, ProSystems or GoSystems, and CCH Engagament experience a plus
• Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task

Universal Job Standards.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

In Virginia, the salary range for a Tax Senior Manager is $150,000 to $230,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

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CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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