Senior Tax Manager – Regional Growth & Leadership

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Latham, NY is seeking a Tax Manager/Senior Manager to lead a growing tax practice in the Capital Region. You will manage important client relationships and oversee federal/state engagements, guiding teams across offices.

The ideal candidate has CPA status and progressive public accounting experience, with strong client-service and leadership capabilities. This direct-hire role offers growth and relocation support where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license strongly preferred.
• Progressive public-accounting experience.
• Strong tax compliance and planning knowledge.
• Experience with partnerships, S corporations, C corporations and individuals.
• Experience serving closely held or owner-operated businesses.
• Demonstrated client-relationship management capabilities.
• Previous staff supervision, coaching or team-leadership experience.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, professional judgment and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with closely held businesses, business owners and high-net-worth individuals.
• Oversee federal and state tax compliance, planning and advisory engagements.
• Review returns for partnerships, S corporations, C corporations and individuals.
• Advise clients on tax‑planning opportunities and broader business matters.
• Manage engagement timelines, workflow, budgets and client expectations.
• Supervise, coach and develop Albany-area employees.
• Coordinate client work and technical resources across multiple offices.
• Help transition and strengthen longstanding client relationships.
• Maintain high standards of technical quality and client service.
• Support selected accounting, bookkeeping, review and advisory engagements as appropriate.
• Build relationships within the Capital Region business community.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing relationships and develop new business.
• Participate in the office’s long‑term growth and strategic direction.

Skills

Client relationships

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Public accounting

Staff supervision

Time management

Communication skills

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Latham, NY is seeking a Tax Manager/Senior Manager to lead a growing tax practice in the Capital Region. You will manage important client relationships and oversee federal/state engagements, guiding teams across offices.

The ideal candidate has CPA status and progressive public accounting experience, with strong client-service and leadership capabilities. This direct-hire role offers growth and relocation support where needed.