Tax Manager

Premier Financial Search; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Financial Search partners with a well-regarded public accounting firm to recruit an experienced Tax Manager in Austin, TX. This CPA-led role covers both tax compliance and advisory work within a diverse client portfolio.

You can work in a hybrid setup with options to work from Austin or Round Rock offices, or remotely from eligible U.S. states. Starting salary is $115,000, commensurate with experience, with strong growth opportunities as you lead engagements and develop junior staff.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 7–8 years of tax experience in public accounting (5+ years considered).
• Experience with Big Four, national, regional, or established local firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax engagements through planning, execution, review, and delivery.
• Manage a portfolio of clients ensuring timely tax filings and deliverables.
• Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and advisory support.

Skills

Communication skills

Engagement management

Leadership

Education

Active CPA license

Job description

We are partnering with an established and highly regarded public accounting firm seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its general tax practice. This opportunity is well suited for a CPA who enjoys managing a diverse portfolio of business clients while remaining involved in both tax compliance and higher-level planning and advisory work.

The role offers considerable flexibility, with opportunities to work from the firm's Austin or Round Rock offices, in a hybrid arrangement, or fully remotely from eligible U.S. states.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead tax engagements throughout the full engagement lifecycle, including planning, execution, review, and final delivery.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and ensure tax filings, deliverables, and other compliance requirements are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and advisory support based on clients' business and financial needs.
• Review tax work prepared by associates and senior-level team members and provide meaningful technical guidance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior professionals while helping them strengthen their technical and client-service capabilities.
• Build strong client relationships and serve as a trusted point of contact for tax-related matters.
• Coordinate engagement workflow, staffing, priorities, and deadlines across multiple concurrent assignments.
• Manage engagement economics, including billing, collections, and overall financial performance.
• Stay current on relevant federal, state, and local tax developments and identify their potential impact on clients.

Qualifications:

• Active CPA license required.
• Ideally 7-8 years of tax experience within public accounting; highly qualified candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience with a Big Four, national, regional, or established local public accounting firm.
• Broad business tax experience and the ability to work across a varied client portfolio rather than specializing exclusively in one narrow tax area.
• Demonstrated experience managing engagements, deadlines, and client relationships.
• Strong technical tax knowledge combined with sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reviewing the work of others and developing junior accounting professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Location:

Austin or Round Rock, TX | Remote options available

Remote Eligibility:

U.S.-based candidates, excluding California, New York, Michigan, and Montana

Compensation:

Starting at $115,000, commensurate with experience