Tax Manager

Jobot; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear path to Managing Partner

Supportive community environment

Diverse client portfolio

Job summary

A leading tax firm in South Dakota seeks a Tax Manager with an active CPA and over 5 years of public accounting experience. This role offers a clear path to management and collaborations with diverse clients in agriculture and local businesses. Ideal candidates should be service-oriented, capable of managing varied workloads, and interested in long-term community involvement. A supportive environment is provided for professional growth, making it an excellent position for those aiming for leadership in a stable setting.

Qualifications

• Active CPA is required due to state ownership rules.
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Ability to manage a varied workload including farms and small businesses.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized service to clients in a small-town environment.
• Build and maintain long-term trust-based client relationships.
• Support succession transitions and community involvement.

Skills

Active CPA

Strong tax background

Ability to maintain client relationships

Service-oriented mindset

Professional maturity

Job description

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Overview

Tax Manager- Partner Track. This Jobot Job is hosted by Chandler Kane. Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.

Salary $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Why join us

• Clear path to Managing Partner — structured ownership opportunities as you grow, without needing to buy in immediately
• Smooth succession plan — the retiring partner will remain temporarily as a consultant to support client transition
• Small-town loyalty & stability — clients deeply value personalized attention and long-term trust
• Diverse client portfolio — agriculture (large & small farming), individuals, local businesses
• Supportive, low-ego environment — ownership is collaborative and invested in mentoring the next firm leader

Job Details

Must-have Qualifications

• Active CPA (required due to state ownership rules)
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting
• Strong tax background across individual and business clients
• Ability to maintain strong, trust-based client relationships in a small-town environment
• A service-oriented mindset — clients expect personalized, detailed attention
• Desire to grow into a leadership and ownership position, even if you're not fully ready today
• Ability to manage a varied workload including farms, small businesses, and individual returns
• Professional maturity and comfort working with a multigenerational client base

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Nice to Have

• Prior supervisory experience
• Experience in rural/agriculture-focused bookkeeping or tax (not required but helpful)
• Interest in long-term community involvement
• Experience with succession transitions or small-firm environments

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