Senior Tax Manager: Complex Returns & Team Leadership

Ledgent; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking an experienced tax professional to manage and review complex engagements across individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates, and multi-state returns. The role involves advisory work on compliance, planning, and research for federal and state issues, while independently managing a client portfolio and mentoring tax staff.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public accounting, CPA or EA candidacy, and a strong track record in preparing and reviewing diverse tax returns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required; Master's in Taxation preferred.
• CPA certification is preferred; EA candidates considered.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting environment.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing complex individual, corporate, partnership, estate, trust, and multi-state tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex tax engagements, including individual (1040), corporate, partnership, estate, trust, and multi-state tax returns.
• Serve as the primary advisor on tax compliance, planning, and research for federal and state issues.
• Independently manage a client portfolio while building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Supervise and mentor tax staff at all levels.
• Review tax workpapers and returns for accuracy and quality before issuance.

Skills

5 years tax experience

CPA preferred

Enrolled Agent (EA) candidacy

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in Taxation

Job description

Ledgent is seeking an experienced tax professional to manage and review complex engagements across individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates, and multi-state returns. The role involves advisory work on compliance, planning, and research for federal and state issues, while independently managing a client portfolio and mentoring tax staff.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public accounting, CPA or EA candidacy, and a strong track record in preparing and reviewing diverse tax returns.