Tax Manager

Sage Solutions; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A collaborative accounting firm is seeking a Tax Professional in Cleveland to manage client relationships and complex engagements. The ideal candidate should have 5–10 years of public accounting experience, a CPA license (or in progress), and strong knowledge of taxation. You will prepare tax returns, mentor junior staff, and contribute to advisory projects.This role offers increased autonomy and is ideal for a Senior Associate or emerging Manager.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of public accounting experience focused on tax.
• Strong technical knowledge of partnership and S corporation taxation.
• Proven ability to manage projects and client deliverables independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex individual, partnership, and S corporation tax returns.
• Manage or take the lead on multiple client engagements, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Conduct tax research and draft technical memoranda on complex issues.
• Provide year-end planning and proactive tax consulting to clients.
• Assist partners with advisory and consulting projects.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax preparation and review

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA license (active or in progress)

Tools

UltraTax

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Are you a driven tax professional with 5–10 years of public accounting experience who’s ready to take the next step in your career? We’re a collaborative and growing accounting firm seeking a Tax Professional to take ownership of client relationships, manage complex engagements, and contribute to the continued success of our clients and our team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who has progressed beyond staff-level work and is ready for increased autonomy, leadership, and advisory exposure — whether you’re currently a Senior Associate or emerging Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review complex individual, partnership, and S corporation tax returns
• Manage or take the lead on multiple client engagements, ensuring quality and timeliness
• Conduct tax research and draft technical memoranda on complex issues
• Provide year-end planning and proactive tax consulting to clients
• Assist partners with advisory and consulting projects such as M&A, succession planning, and business structuring
• Mentor and review work for junior staff and interns
• Participate in client meetings and develop trusted relationships as a day-to-day contact
• Contribute to process improvement and firm initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10 years of public accounting experience focused on tax
• CPA license (active or in progress)
• Strong technical knowledge of partnership and S corporation taxation
• Proven ability to manage projects and client deliverables independently
• Proficiency with UltraTax and QuickBooks preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience with real estate and construction clients is a plus

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting