Tax Manager

Novogradac & Company LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

401(k) with profit-sharing

Discretionary annual bonuses

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP in Boston, Massachusetts, is searching for a Tax Manager. This role involves managing tax assignments, supervising and mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships. The position supports flexible working hours, including remote options, contributing to work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, CPA license, and significant public accounting experience. The salary offered ranges from $126,000 to $155,000, with additional benefits including PTO and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Expert understanding of accounting and tax rules.
• Professional demeanor with coworkers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client engagements.
• Supervise and mentor staff.
• Conduct thorough engagement reviews.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong personal and technical judgment

Strong organizational skills

Solid computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for a Tax Manager to join our fast‑growing firm. The Tax Manager will manage tax assignments as designated by the Principal or Partner, work independently with minimal oversight, and focus on supervising and mentoring Staff and Senior Accountants, strengthening and developing client relationships, and increasing office profitability. Some positions may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues and other decisions.
• Oversee completion of engagements, identify and solve problem areas during the engagement with minimal oversight.
• Conduct thorough engagement reviews.
• Supervise and mentor Supervisors, Senior Accountants and Staff; guide and educate them in technical areas, identify professional development opportunities, and maintain a respectful team atmosphere.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and manage employee performance conversations.
• Assist Principals and Partners in identifying, meeting with, and pursuing new clients.
• Find opportunities to turn acquired technical knowledge into high‑value‑added opportunities for Firm clients.
• Promote the Firm’s image by participating on conference panels, contributing to Firm publications, attending recruiting events, conducting in‑house and client trainings, etc.
• Develop, strengthen and grow client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness and service‑oriented approach.
• Enhance skills in the industries the Firm focuses on by seeking out and completing training courses.
• Increase office profitability by managing your time and the time of Staff and Senior Accountants efficiently, contributing ideas and adding value.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus) and 3‑7+ years of experience in public accounting and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience.
• CPA license required.
• Expert understanding of accounting and tax rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity.
• Strong personal, technical and professional judgment.
• Accurate, time‑efficient work with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and follow‑through skills.
• Ability to prioritize a fast‑paced, varied workload and manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback from the Partner group and make adjustments as directed.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
• Solid computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Excel) and report‑writing tools.
• Professional demeanor with coworkers and clients.
• Confidence from the existing Partner group.
• Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.).
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed and to travel domestically if required.
• Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE), Property Compliance, Nonprofit, Single Audit, Uniform Guidance, A‑133, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Year15 Exit, Tax‑exempt bond and HOME programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($126,000 to $155,000 depending on experience) with continuous market reviews.
• Flexible working hours and arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
• Increased number of paid holidays per year.
• Strong professional growth and development opportunities.
• 401(k) package with firm profit‑sharing.
• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions and a CPA bonus plan.
• Emphasis on quality work‑life integration.
• Dress‑for‑your‑day policy.
• Access to national firm resources and Employee Resource Groups.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring, regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.