Tax Manager

Locked In Talent; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Locked In Talent in Birmingham seeks an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing office. You will manage and review diverse tax returns, serve as the client engagement lead, and oversee planning, staffing, and timelines to ensure successful execution.

You will research complex federal, state, and local tax matters, develop practical planning strategies, and collaborate with senior leadership on larger engagements, while mentoring associates and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• Research complex federal, state, and local tax matters and develop planning strategies for clients.
• Proven leadership, project management, and staff development skills.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review a variety of business and individual tax returns, including partnerships, corporations, S corporations, trusts, estates, and gift tax returns.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client engagements, overseeing planning, staffing, timelines, and overall project execution.
• Partner with senior leadership on larger client engagements, identifying tax issues and recommending solutions.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop associates and senior associates through training, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory and tax services.
• Review the work of junior team members, ensure quality standards are met, and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Staff development

Communication

Relationship-building

Tax research

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Active CPA license

Job description

A highly respected regional CPA and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who enjoys building client relationships, mentoring staff, and working with a diverse client base in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. The firm offers a strong culture, long-term career advancement, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on complex tax engagements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review a variety of business and individual tax returns, including partnerships, corporations, S corporations, trusts, estates, and gift tax returns.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client engagements, overseeing planning, staffing, timelines, and overall project execution.
• Research complex federal, state, and local tax matters and develop practical planning strategies for clients.
• Partner with senior leadership on larger client engagements, identifying tax issues and recommending solutions.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop associates and senior associates through training, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory and tax services.
• Review the work of junior team members, ensure quality standards are met, and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Contribute to practice growth by supporting business development initiatives and maintaining a high level of client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience researching complex tax issues and communicating solutions to clients and internal teams.
• Proven leadership, project management, and staff development skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities.