Tax Manager

Talent Edge Recruiting; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Tax season in-office

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks a Tax Manager in Cincinnati, OH, offering a clear path to Partner. This role blends technical tax work with client service and team mentorship in a growing public accounting tax practice.

The position is hybrid (in-office during tax season, 1 day WFH off-season) with base pay $100,000–$120,000 plus up to 10% bonus, and employer-paid health premiums. Cincinnati-based opportunity with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of tax experience in public accounting.
• Experience reviewing business and high-net-worth individual tax returns.
• Tax research experience.
• Background from either a large firm or a small-to-mid-size public accounting firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review business and individual tax returns.
• Conduct tax research on technical issues.
• Supervise, train, and mentor Associates and Senior Associates.
• Receive and work with output from CAS group (no direct bookkeeping).
• Perform tax filings across business and individual returns.
• No audit or assurance work; tax-only role.
• CCH Axcess Tax usage.

Job description

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid) - in office during tax season, off season 1 day WFH

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 base + up to 10% annual bonus, 100% employer paid medical premiums, 401K with 4% match, PTO is negiotable (up to 4 weeks!)

Firm Type: Public Accounting (Tax Practice)

About the Opportunity

A strong and growing CPA firm in Cincinnati is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its team, with a clear and defined path to Partner. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys a mix of technical work, client service, and team mentorship, and who wants to grow within a firm that invests in its people.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Prepare and review business and individual (high-net-worth) tax returns, with a heavier focus on business returns alongside a mix of individual work
• Conduct tax research on a variety of technical issues
• Supervise, train, and mentor Associates and Senior Associates — day-to-day interaction with the team is a key part of this role
• Receive and work with output/work product generated by the firm's CAS (Client Accounting Services) group (no direct bookkeeping involvement)
• Perform tax filings across business and individual returns
• No audit or assurance work — this is a dedicated tax role within a firm that maintains a separate audit/assurance practice
• CCH Axcess Tax

Must-Haves

• Minimum 5 years of tax experience in public accounting
• Demonstrated experience reviewing both business and high-net-worth individual tax returns
• Tax research experience
• Background from either a large firm or a small-to-mid-size public accounting firm (open to either)

Nice-to-Haves

• CPA license strongly preferred
• Experience supervising or mentoring Associates/Senior Associates

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Clear Partner Track — a defined path to advancement for the right candidate
• Competitive Compensation — $100K–$120K base plus up to 10% bonus
• Summer Fridays Off — every Friday off during the summer months
• Mentorship-Driven Culture — meaningful investment in developing your team and your own career growth

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.