Senior Tax Manager — Hybrid, Path to Director/Partner

CFS; North Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule – 3 days in office / 2

Direct exposure to Partners

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life/disability insurance

Job summary

CFS in North Haven, CT is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join the leadership team. This hybrid role offers a clear path to Director and ultimately Partner, with a balanced workload and meaningful client exposure. Expect collaboration with Partners on complex tax matters and opportunities to mentor staff.

The position provides a competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits, and a schedule that blends in-office and remote work, especially outside peak tax season.

Qualifications

• CPA license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience reviewing and supervising tax engagements
• Strong tax planning, research, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary, and other tax returns
• Provide tax planning, research, and advisory services across federal, state, and local tax matters
• Manage key client relationships and multiple tax engagements
• Work directly with Partners on complex tax issues and strategies
• Review staff work and provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship
• Manage engagement workflow, deadlines, priorities, and deliverables
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, efficiency, and client service
• Stay current on changes in federal, state, and local tax regulations

Skills

Tax expertise

Client relationship management

Leadership/mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

Job description

CFS in North Haven, CT is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join the leadership team. This hybrid role offers a clear path to Director and ultimately Partner, with a balanced workload and meaningful client exposure. Expect collaboration with Partners on complex tax matters and opportunities to mentor staff.

The position provides a competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits, and a schedule that blends in-office and remote work, especially outside peak tax season.