Tax Manager

ThinkingAhead; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ThinkingAhead is seeking a Tax Manager for a reputable Dallas CPA firm. You will oversee complex tax engagements for high-net-worth individuals and privately held businesses, while guiding staff and collaborating with partners on strategic matters.

The role requires 5–7+ years in public accounting tax, an active CPA license, and strong client communication. Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks, plus experience with partnerships, S corporations, and fiduciary taxes, is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong partnership, S corporation, individual, and fiduciary tax experience.
• Prior staff supervision and review experience.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, QuickBooks, and tax/accounting technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex tax returns, including 1065, 1120S, 1040, and 1041
• Tax estimates, projections, planning, and compliance
• Research and resolve complex tax issues
• Manage client relationships and provide tax advisory support
• Supervise engagements and review staff work
• Mentor and develop staff accountants
• Collaborate with partners on client matters and practice development

Skills

Public accounting tax

Client communication

Staff supervision

Tax planning

Excel

QuickBooks

Tax research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

We’re hiring a Tax Manager for an established, mid-sized CPA firm in the Dallas area. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity for an experienced CPA with a strong background in public accounting tax. The Tax Manager will oversee complex tax engagements for high-net-worth individuals and privately held businesses while supervising and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex tax returns, including 1065, 1120S, 1040, and 1041

• Tax estimates, projections, planning, and compliance

• Research and resolve complex tax issues

• Manage client relationships and provide tax advisory support

• Supervise engagements and review staff work

• Mentor and develop staff accountants

• Collaborate with partners on client matters and practice development

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of public accounting tax experience

• Active CPA license required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Strong partnership, S corporation, individual, and fiduciary tax experience

• Prior staff supervision and review experience

• Strong client-facing and communication skills

• Proficiency with Excel, QuickBooks, and tax/accounting technology

What’s In It for You

• Full-time, direct-hire position

• Competitive base salary

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Hybrid work flexibility

• Exposure to high-net-worth clients and complex tax engagements

• Direct access to experienced partners

• Long-term career advancement opportunity

Compensation:
$160,000 per year