Sr. Manager, Tax & Accounting

WFFA Advisors; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

WFFA Advisors in New York area seeks a Senior Manager to lead the accounting and tax practice, reporting to partners and mentoring Managers. You’ll own and grow a client portfolio, serve as go-to expert on technical issues, and contribute to firm governance. A defined path to Partner exists, with protected nonbillable time for technology and process improvements.

You will drive profitability, manage risk within parameters, and shape how the firm operates beyond your book.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax; Master's preferred.
• CPA required where attest sign off or licensure demands it.
• Significant leadership experience at Manager level or above.
• Strong executive presence and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a significant client portfolio as senior advisor on complex matters.
• Act as final reviewer and release authority on work for your portfolio.
• Provide technical guidance on complex tax, accounting, and regulatory issues.
• Oversee quality control across the practice area.
• Drive portfolio profitability through pricing and capacity management.
• Lead and develop Managers, building accountability in the tier below.
• Champion technology adoption and process improvements.
• Participate in firm governance and leadership forums.

Skills

Executive presence

Relationship management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax

Master's degree preferred

CPA

Job description

Title: Senior Manager

Location: Floral Park, NY or Manhattan, NY

Schedule: Hybrid

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Company Overview

Established in 1947, Wagner, Ferber, Fine & Ackerman/WFFA Advisors (“WFFA”) is a premier accounting and advisory firm serving the New York metropolitan area from offices in Manhattan and Long Island. As a member of the Windsor Path network, the firm provides assurance, tax planning and preparation, and business consulting services tailored to closely held companies, their owners, and high-net-worth individuals. WFFA prides itself on a boutique service model that combines deep technical expertise with the personalized attention of a trusted partner. The team is dedicated to fostering long-term success through innovative problem solving and a commitment to the continuous professional development of every employee.

Brief Summary

WFFA is adding a Senior Manager to its accounting and tax practice. This is a senior leadership seat reporting to the partners, with Managers and their teams reporting up through you. The role exists so that work can leave the firm at partner quality without a partner needing to touch it.

You will own and grow a meaningful client portfolio, hold release authority on that portfolio within defined risk parameters, and serve as the go to resource on the firm's hardest technical issues. Just as important, you will build the Manager tier beneath you and have a real voice in how the firm runs. Protected nonbillable time is built into the role so you can lead technology and process improvements, and you will have access to centralized resources across the Windsor Path platform.

There is a defined path to Partner, and the firm is clear about what it takes: consistently carrying partner level responsibility, generating growth the firm can attribute to you, owning relationships and people rather than just tasks, and contributing to how the firm operates beyond your own book.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a significant client portfolio, serving as the senior advisor on complex matters
• Act as final reviewer and release authority on work leaving the firm for your portfolio, without mandatory partner review, within defined risk parameters.
• Provide technical guidance to the team on the most difficult tax, accounting, and regulatory issues
• Oversee quality control across the practice area
• Drive portfolio profitability through pricing, capacity management, and operational efficiency
• Lead and develop Managers, building accountability and growth in the tier below you
• Champion technology adoption, process improvement, and use of centralized platform resources
• Participate in firm governance, committees, and leadership forums

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax; Master's or advanced degree preferred
• CPA required where attest sign off or licensure demands it; an exceptional Tax or CAS leader may be considered without a CPA
• Significant experience with demonstrated leadership at the Manager level or above
• Technical depth to advise on the most complex situations in the service line
• Strong executive presence and relationship management with clients, team members, and outside stakeholders
• Track record of contributing to practice management and firm operations
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and retain teams
• Active involvement in professional or community leadership preferred

Compensation

Competitive base salary, discretionary annual bonus tied to firm and individual performance, and benefits plan. Specific compensation details will be discussed directly with qualified candidates.

Additional Information

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At WFFA, we believe great work happens when people feel welcomed, respected, and supported. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and encourage everyone to show up as their authentic selves.

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