Tax Manager

Distinct | North America; Coral Gables (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life cover

Disability cover

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Team weekend away

Job summary

Distinct North America in Coral Gables is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee a diverse client portfolio and lead tax planning and advisory work. You will review complex returns, mentor junior staff, and strengthen client relationships across business and individual accounts.

The role offers a collaborative culture, flexible hours, and a hybrid work model with some in-office presence to support teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong generalist tax experience in public accounting.
• Building client relationships.
• Developing people and taking ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Look after a varied portfolio of business and individual clients.
• Review complex returns.
• Get involved in tax planning and advisory work.
• Support junior staff.

Skills

Public accounting

Client relationships

Tax planning

Advisory work

Team leadership

Tools

Tax software

Job description

What if the firm you're reluctant to leave isn't actually the best place for you anymore?

Last year, I helped a Tax Director make a move to this independent CPA firm in Coral Gables. And I'll be honest, it wasn't an easy decision for them.

They genuinely liked the people they worked with. They'd built friendships, enjoyed their colleagues and worried that moving somewhere new might mean giving up the culture they loved.

But the 60+ hour busy seasons, lack of flexibility and expectation to be in the office 5 days a week were starting to take their toll.

Eventually, they decided something needed to change.

A few months ago, I received a text from them that reminded me exactly why I love doing this job.

They wanted to thank me for helping them make the move. Not just because they had a better work life balance, but because they'd found a firm they enjoyed working for even more than their previous one.

They feel appreciated, they're working on interesting and complex clients, and they're actually having fun at work again.

Apparently, there's always something going on in the office, whether that's social events, people getting together outside of work or simply a team that enjoys each other's company.

And the flexibility has made a huge difference.

They're now working from home 3 days a week, can work their hours around school drop offs and pick ups, and have more time to enjoy life outside of work.

They told me how refreshing it was to feel excited about public accounting again.

They hadn't fallen out of love with their career. They'd just been working somewhere that made it harder to enjoy.

Now, that same firm is looking for a Tax Manager.

They're an independent CPA firm in Coral Gables, with a team that's large enough to offer varied, complex client work and career progression, but still small enough that people know each other and the Partners are approachable.

They've also made a conscious decision to remain independent. No Private Equity involvement, no plans to sell and no intention of changing the culture that's made people want to stay.

And the working environment?

• Busy season typically sits between 45 and 55 hours
• Option to work from home up to 3 days a week
• Flexible hours around family commitments
• Generous PTO
• Additional days off throughout the year
• Christmas and New Year shutdown

• Twice yearly bonuses
• 401(k) match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life cover
• Disability cover
• Referral and new business incentives
• Annual weekend away with the team

• Look after a varied portfolio of business and individual clients
• Review complex returns
• Get involved in tax planning and advisory work
• Support junior staff

• Strong generalist tax experience in public accounting
• Building client relationships
• Developing people
• Taking ownership of their work

If the only thing keeping you at your current firm is the people, it's worth remembering that there are other great teams out there too.

And you might just find one where you can enjoy the work, the people and your life outside the office.