Tax Manager

Staff Financial Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth-oriented environment

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Austin, TX, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee compliance work and manage staff. The ideal candidate will have a CPA certification and at least five years of public accounting experience. Responsibilities include final reviews of tax returns, mentoring team members, and maintaining client relationships. This full-time role offers a collaborative work environment and a chance to drive excellence in tax compliance and advisory services.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Demonstrated decision-making abilities with initiative.
• Effective communication and client relationship management.
• Strong decision-making abilities with initiative.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure; strong organizational skills to manage a heavy workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review of tax returns.
• Research complex tax issues and develop recommendations.
• Plan and manage client engagements.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Oversee billing, collections, and WIP management.
• Direct and support staff and supervisors by setting objectives, providing resources, and promoting a positive work environment.
• Monitor product quality and personnel performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tax projects prepared by staff and supervisors.
• Mentor, develop, and support the professional growth of team members.
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships to identify new business opportunities.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP management, and review aging and write-downs.
• Participate in internal CPE and training initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

CPA certification

5+ years of public accounting experience

Job description

Tax Manager - Austin, TX

Who: A seasoned tax professional with at least five years of public accounting experience and strong leadership abilities.

What: Manages tax engagements, performs final technical reviews, guides staff development, oversees workflow, and supports client relationships while staying current on tax law changes.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Austin, TX

Why: To ensure high-quality tax compliance and advisory services while leading teams, improving processes, and strengthening client satisfaction.

Office Environment: A collaborative, fast-paced, and growth-oriented setting that values initiative, accuracy, and effective communication.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The Tax Manager leads the tax function by overseeing compliance work, managing staff, providing technical expertise, monitoring billing and workflow, and contributing to client service excellence while maintaining confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review of tax returns and related documents for the majority of the client base.
• Research complex tax issues and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Stay current with changes in tax law and accounting procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and manage client engagements to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Communicate directly with clients to help achieve their best outcomes.
• Direct and support staff and supervisors by setting objectives, providing resources, and promoting a positive work environment.
• Monitor product quality and personnel performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tax projects prepared by staff and supervisors.
• Mentor, develop, and support the professional growth of team members.
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships to identify new business opportunities.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP management, and review aging and write-downs.
• Participate in internal CPE and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities with initiative.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a heavy workload.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.