Senior Tax Manager - Lead CPA & Client Growth

NorthPoint Search Group; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group in Hattiesburg, MS seeks a Senior Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements, perform final technical reviews, and supervise staff. The role emphasizes client service, technical excellence, and proactive growth within a collaborative, high-performing firm.

The ideal candidate brings a CPA license and at least ten years of public accounting experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to develop staff and nurture client relationships.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• Ten years of public accounting experience.
• Leadership and staff development experience.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review on tax returns and related documents.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare well-supported recommendations.
• Stay current with changes in tax laws and accounting procedures.
• Plan, schedule, and manage client engagements to ensure timely completion.
• Communicate directly with clients to ensure their needs and best interests are prioritized.
• Lead, support, and mentor staff by setting objectives, managing budgets, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Monitor quality control and evaluate staff performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tasks and projects delegated to staff and supervisors.
• Take an active role in developing staff and supervisors.
• Build and nurture internal and external networks to develop new business opportunities.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP monitoring, aging, and write-downs.
• Participate in and help facilitate in-house CPE and training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Client communication

Technical tax knowledge

Research ability

Decision-making

Education

CPA certification

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group in Hattiesburg, MS seeks a Senior Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements, perform final technical reviews, and supervise staff. The role emphasizes client service, technical excellence, and proactive growth within a collaborative, high-performing firm.

The ideal candidate brings a CPA license and at least ten years of public accounting experience, with strong leadership and communication skills to develop staff and nurture client relationships.