Senior Tax Manager - Lead & Grow Client Relationships

NorthPoint Search Group; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group in Hobbs, NM seeks a Senior Tax Manager to provide technical leadership across complex tax engagements and ensure accuracy and compliance. This full-time leadership role will oversee staff, manage engagements, and strengthen client relationships while supporting confidential, high-quality service.

The ideal candidate has at least ten years in public accounting, CPA preferred, and proven ability to lead teams, make sound decisions, and manage heavy workloads under pressure.

Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and strong people development skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities with initiative and sound judgment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage a heavy workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review on tax returns and supporting documents.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare effective resolutions and recommendations.
• Stay current on developments in tax law 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 fully supported.
• Lead and support staff by providing resources, setting objectives, monitoring budgets, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Oversee quality control and evaluate staff performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tasks and projects delegated to staff and supervisors.
• Mentor and develop staff and supervisors to strengthen team capabilities.
• Build and nurture internal and external networks to support new business opportunities.
• Manage billing, collections, WIP monitoring, aging, and write-downs.
• Participate in and help facilitate internal CPE and training initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Pressure management

Attention to detail

Education

CPA certification

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group in Hobbs, NM seeks a Senior Tax Manager to provide technical leadership across complex tax engagements and ensure accuracy and compliance. This full-time leadership role will oversee staff, manage engagements, and strengthen client relationships while supporting confidential, high-quality service.

The ideal candidate has at least ten years in public accounting, CPA preferred, and proven ability to lead teams, make sound decisions, and manage heavy workloads under pressure.