Senior Tax Manager – CPA

Jobtailor; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Newark, NJ seeks a senior tax leader to manage engagements, review returns, and guide tax teams. You will plan staff assignments, supervise budgets, and ensure high-quality client service in line with firm policies.

The ideal candidate holds an Active CPA license with 10+ years in public accounting and tax management, demonstrating leadership, business development, and the ability to sign off on tax returns.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public accounting or CPA firm.
• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of tax management experience.
• Experience leading tax teams and supervising staff, including performance reviews.
• Ability to review 100% of tax returns prepared by other staff and provide final sign-off.
• Ability to plan, supervise, budget, bill, and complete tax engagements.
• Ability to market the firm through business development and cross-selling of firm services.
• Exceptional client service and ability to develop excellent client relationships.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail.
• BA in Accounting or MA in Taxation.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing engagements.
• Review tax returns prepared by other staff.
• Plan the timing and assigning of staff to engagements.
• Review engagement documentation, resolve technical problems, and keep the partner informed of engagement developments.
• Prepare client billings as requested by partners.
• Evaluate the performance of staff and senior accountants.
• Develop new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm.
• Market the firm through volunteering, public speaking, and similar activities.
• Assist with administrative functions assigned by partners.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.
• Lead assigned departments and take responsibility for departmental operations.
• Ensure the firm’s policies and procedures are followed.
• Understand engagement economics, including budget overruns and profitability.

Skills

Active CPA License

Leadership in Tax Teams

Client Relationship Development

Engagement Economics Understanding

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Strong Leadership

Education

BA in Accounting

MA in Taxation

Job description

• Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing engagements
• Review tax returns prepared by other staff
• Plan the timing and assigning of staff to engagements
• Review engagement documentation, resolve technical problems, and keep the partner informed of engagement developments
• Prepare client billings as requested by partners
• Evaluate the performance of staff and senior accountants
• Develop new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm
• Market the firm through volunteering, public speaking, and similar activities
• Assist with administrative functions assigned by partners
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients
• Lead assigned departments and take responsibility for departmental operations
• Ensure the firm’s policies and procedures are followed
• Understand engagement economics, including budget overruns and profitability

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience working in public accounting / a CPA firm
• Active CPA license required
• 10+ years of tax management experience
• Experience leading tax teams and supervising or managing staff, including performance reviews
• Ability to review 100% of tax returns prepared by other staff and provide final sign-off
• Ability to plan, supervise, budget, bill, and complete tax engagements
• Ability to market the firm through business development and cross-selling of firm services
• Exceptional client service and ability to develop excellent client relationships
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills with attention to detail
• BA in Accounting or MA in Taxation

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in tax management and public accounting, with a strong focus on client relationship development, team leadership, and operational oversight. Proficient in planning, supervising, and completing tax engagements while ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active CPA License
• 10+ Years of Tax Management Experience
• Leadership in Tax Teams
• Client Relationship Development
• Engagement Economics Understanding

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Tax Engagement Planning
• Tax Return Review
• Budgeting
• Billing
• Performance Evaluation
• Cross-Selling Services
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail

Soft Skills

• Exceptional Client Service
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA License

Industry Keywords

• Public Accounting
• Tax Management
• Business Development
• Engagement Documentation
• Departmental Operations