Senior Tax Manager | ASC 740 & Client Growth Leader

GAMARC Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GAMARC Consulting in Houston seeks a Tax Manager to lead the delivery of a full range of tax services to clients across industries and to help grow the firm’s tax practice.

The ideal candidate has CPA, 5+ years in public accounting with corporate and partnership taxation, hands-on ASC 740 experience, and proven leadership, mentoring, and client-service skills.

The role emphasizes managing engagements, planning, and profitability while developing staff and building lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting required; Advanced degree preferred.
• Active CPA license.
• 5+ years in public accounting with focus on corporate and partnership taxation.
• Experience preparing/reviewing tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Strong leadership, mentoring capabilities and client-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all tax engagements to ensure compliance and deadlines are met.
• Prepare and/or review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns of varying complexities.
• Prepare and/or review current and deferred tax provisions in ASC 740 compliance.
• Conduct quarterly and year-end tax planning estimates for clients.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee engagement planning, organization, and delegation for efficiency and quality.
• Manage engagement economics, including billing, collections, and profitability.
• Provide education, training, and mentorship to staff for professional growth.
• Participate in growth and expansion of the tax practice.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Advanced degree in Accounting, Tax, or Law

Tools

ProSystem fx Tax

Engagement

CCH

RIA

BNA

Job description

The client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tax Manager to join their team. This role involves delivering a full range of tax services to clients across various industries while playing a key role in the development
of the firms tax services division. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a client-focused mindset.

Requirements & Qualifications
Must-Have:

Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience with a focus on corporate and partnership taxation.

Recent tax preparation experience is required.

Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing tax provisions under ASC 740.
Active CPA license.

Excellent project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Strong leadership, training, and mentoring capabilities.

Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and a cooperative attitude.

Preferred:

Prior experience with a Big 4, National, or Regional accounting firm.

Familiarity with tax preparation and research software, including ProSystem fx Tax and Engagement, CCH, RIA, and BNA.

Advanced degree in accounting, tax, or law.

Demonstrated success in a sales-based culture and commitment to expanding the tax practice.

Education:

Required: Bachelors in Accounting or a related field.

Preferred: Advanced degree in Accounting, Tax, or Law.

Major Responsibilities & Duties

Manage all tax engagements to ensure compliance and deadlines are met.

Prepare and/or review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns of varying complexities.

Prepare and/or review current and deferred tax provisions in compliance with ASC 740.

Conduct quarterly and year-end tax planning estimates for clients.

Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Oversee engagement planning, organization, and delegation to ensure efficiency and quality.

Manage engagement economics, including billing, collections, and profitability.

Provide education, training, and mentorship to staff to support professional growth.

Participate in the growth and expansion of the tax practice.