Tax Manager

Gilder Search Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Leadership development

Technical training

CPA and CE support

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Tax Manager to move beyond compliance into leadership, client advisory, and practice growth. This confidential search targets a leader who can shape a firm and mentor teams.

You’ll manage complex tax engagements across industries, partner with firm leadership, foster client relationships, and help expand into planning, consulting, and business development. Hybrid work and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Approximately 5–8+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation.
• Experience managing corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax engagements.
• Proven ability to coach and develop professionals.
• Exceptional communication and client relationship skills.
• Desire to participate in practice growth and leadership.
• Commitment to continuous learning and embracing emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tax tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements across corporate, partnership, trust and individual tax.
• Coach and develop Senior Associates, Staff, and Interns to build high-performing teams.
• Act as trusted advisor with proactive planning and strategic guidance for business owners.
• Strengthen the practice by identifying opportunities and contributing to growth.

Skills

CPA

Mentoring

Client relationships

Leadership

Tax knowledge

Engagement management

Education

CPA license

Job description

You're Already Managing Tax Engagements.

What if your next move allowed you to help shape a firm - not just manage a workload?

We're conducting a confidential search for an experienced Tax Manager who is ready to expand beyond compliance into leadership, client advisory, practice growth, and long-term career advancement.

This is an opportunity to join one of Ohio's leading independent accounting and advisory firms, where technical excellence is matched by a genuine commitment to developing people, building lasting client relationships, and empowering growth.

If you're looking for a place where your leadership matters as much as your technical expertise, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Advise privately held businesses on complex tax matters.
• Lead sophisticated client engagements across multiple industries.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of tax professionals.
• Partner directly with Diectors and Principals.
• Expand into planning, consulting, and business development.
• Build a clear path toward Director and future ownership opportunities.

This is a firm that believes leadership starts well before the Partner level.

What You’ll Do

Lead Complex Client Engagements – Manage corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax engagements from planning through delivery while ensuring technical excellence, exceptional client service, and profitable execution.

Develop High-Performing Teams – Coach, mentor, and develop Senior Associates, Staff, and Interns while fostering a collaborative environment built on accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Become a Trusted Advisor – Help business owners navigate complex tax and financial decisions by providing proactive planning, practical recommendations, and long-term strategic guidance.

Strengthen the Practice – Improve engagement profitability, identify new business opportunities, support firm initiatives, and contribute to the continued growth of a nationally respected accounting and advisory practice.

What We’re Looking For

• CPA required.
• Approximately 5–8+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation.
• Experience managing corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax engagements.
• Proven ability to coach and develop professionals.
• Exceptional communication and client relationship skills.
• Desire to participate in practice growth and leadership.
• Commitment to continuous learning and embracing emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tax tools.

Why Professionals Build Their Careers Here

This firm is intentionally built around people - not bureaucracy.

You’ll Find

• Direct access to firm leadership.
• A collaborative culture where ideas are encouraged.
• A dedicated Performance Manager invested in your growth.
• Structured onboarding and leadership development.
• Meaningful client relationships.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• A culture committed to community involvement and inclusion.
• A clear and transparent path toward Director and beyond.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, leadership capability, and technical expertise.

In addition to a highly competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Annual performance bonus.
• CPA and continuing education support.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions and profit sharing.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Generous paid time off.
• Leadership development and technical training.
• Performance-based career advancement.

Ready for More Than Another Tax Season?

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can influence clients, develop people, strengthen a growing practice, and build a long-term leadership career, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.

Let’s talk about what's next, for your clients, your team, and your career.