Tax Manager

Distinct | North America; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

Small team (~20)

Approachable partners

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking a Tax Manager in Cleveland to join a compact, client-focused CPA firm. The role emphasizes consistent 40-hour weeks throughout the year, including peak season, with a friendly team of about 20 and partners who are approachable and involved.

You will manage client relationships, review tax returns, and help develop junior staff while influencing how the firm operates. If you crave a balanced workload and meaningful impact, consider this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Public accounting background preferred
• Experience reviewing tax returns
• Client relationship management experience

Responsibilities

• Manage own client relationships and oversee tax work
• Review tax returns for accuracy and compliance
• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Provide input on firm processes and improvements

Job description

40 hours a week. Even during busy season.

I know, not something you hear very often in public accounting.

I'm working with a CPA firm in Cleveland that's managed to make it work. And not just for a year or two. It's how they operate.

They're a team of around 20 people, so it's the kind of place where everyone knows each other, the partners know what you're working on and you're not just another name on a timesheet.

They're looking for a Tax Manager to join the team, and I think this could be a really nice opportunity for someone who's still passionate about tax but has had enough of the hours that usually come with it.

You will be managing your own client relationships, reviewing returns, helping develop the more junior members of the team and having a genuine say in how things are done.

And because it's a smaller firm, you won't have to jump through five different layers of management to get something agreed.

A few things I really like about this one:

• 40 hours a week, all year round. Including February, March and April.
• 4 weeks of PTO.
• A small, friendly team of around 20 people.
• Partners who are approachable and genuinely involved.
• A stable, growing firm where there's room to progress.

I think this would really suit someone who's spent the last few years working their way up in public accounting and is starting to wonder whether the 60 hour weeks are actually necessary.

Because let's be fair, you can enjoy your job and still want to get home at a reasonable time.

You don't have to be actively looking either. If you're happy where you are but the idea of a 40 hour busy season has caught your attention, I'd say it's worth finding out a bit more.

Worst case, you find out a bit more about what's out there. Best case, next March you might actually have your weekends back.