Senior Tax Manager: Complex Returns & Client Advisory

Heard; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Heard, McElroy & Vestal in Texas seeks a Tax Supervisor with a CPA and 6+ years of public accounting experience to lead the preparation of complex returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, engagement oversight, and timely, accurate service, along with mentoring junior staff and developing client relationships in a confidential, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with GPA 3.0 or higher; CPA is required.
• CPA certification and 6+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and research skills with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manages and prepares complex income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
• Delivers service on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Ensures quality, accuracy, and proactive data gathering from clients.
• Applies tax concepts to client situations and provides planning ideas.
• Maintains knowledge of tax requirements and firm policies.
• Owns client relationships and communicates changes in tax developments.
• Mentors and develops staff; supervises engagement teams.
• Drafts billing for Director or Partner review.
• Oversees workload to meet billable hour targets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client interaction

Leadership & supervision

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Firm software applications

Job description

Heard, McElroy & Vestal in Texas seeks a Tax Supervisor with a CPA and 6+ years of public accounting experience to lead the preparation of complex returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, engagement oversight, and timely, accurate service, along with mentoring junior staff and developing client relationships in a confidential, professional environment.