Tax Manager

Employnet Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus opportunity

Job summary

Employnet Inc. is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax engagements, provide technical expertise, and support the growth of the tax practice. This role suits a CPA with public accounting experience who excels at managing client relationships and mentoring staff.

The successful candidate will oversee multiple engagements, ensure compliance and accuracy, and deliver high-quality tax solutions for federal, state, and local returns while contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Master's degree in Taxation preferred.
• Minimum six years of public accounting experience.
• At least two years of experience leading or supervising tax professionals.
• Strong knowledge of individual, partnership, corporate, and trust taxation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with tax software; familiarity with CCH Axcess Tax preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and understanding of client business and industry.
• Research complex tax matters and prepare memorandums and documentation for tax authorities.
• Provide guidance and coaching to tax professionals and mentor staff.
• Supervise staff performance, delegate work, and support employee development.
• Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Monitor engagement profitability while maintaining high quality and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.
• Stay current on changes in federal and state tax regulations and communicate updates to the team.

Skills

CPA ego

Public accounting experience

Staff mentoring

Client relationship management

Tax research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA license

Master's degree in Taxation (preferred)

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax engagements, provide technical expertise, and support the continued growth of our tax practice. This role is ideal for a CPA with a strong public accounting background who enjoys managing client relationships, mentoring staff, and delivering high-quality tax solutions. The successful candidate will oversee multiple engagements while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and oversee the preparation of federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by developing and maintaining strong client relationships and gaining an understanding of each client's business and industry.
• Research complex tax matters and prepare technical memorandums, correspondence, and other documentation for tax authorities when required.
• Provide guidance and technical support to tax professionals, including coaching, training, and mentoring team members.
• Supervise staff performance, delegate work effectively, and support employee development.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor engagement profitability while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying opportunities to expand client relationships and support firm growth.
• Stay current on changes in federal and state tax regulations and communicate relevant updates to the team.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Master's degree in Taxation is preferred.
• Minimum of six years of recent public accounting experience with a national, regional, or technically advanced local CPA firm.
• At least two years of experience leading or supervising tax professionals.
• Strong technical knowledge of individual, partnership, corporate, and trust taxation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with tax software; familiarity with CCH Axcess Tax is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Continuing education and professional dues reimbursement.
• Employee and business referral bonus programs.
• Free on-site parking.