Tax Manager

Software Placement Group; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group seeks a Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements and serve as a trusted advisor to clients in Dayton. The role focuses on guiding organizations through complex tax matters while identifying opportunities for growth and value creation.

You will manage client relationships, mentor tax professionals, and drive strategic tax planning to optimize outcomes. The hybrid work environment offers flexibility with no mandatory office schedule.

Qualifications

• CPA/EA/CA designation required.
• 8–15 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong technical tax knowledge and research skills.
• Proven experience managing client relationships and complex engagements.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax engagements from planning through delivery.
• Review tax returns, research, and consulting projects.
• Advise clients on proactive tax strategies to minimize exposure.
• Serve as primary advisor and relationship manager for clients.
• Mentor and develop emerging tax professionals.
• Oversee multiple engagements, budgets, and timelines.

Skills

Tax strategy

Tax research

Client relationship mgmt

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

CPA/EA/CA designation

Job description

Location: Dayton, OH | Schedule: Full-time, hybrid with no mandatory office schedule

Overview

An established public accounting firm is seeking a Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. This role is central to the firm's client relationships, guiding organizations through complex tax matters while identifying opportunities for growth and value creation.

What you'll do

• Lead complex tax engagements from initial planning through final delivery
• Conduct thorough reviews of tax returns, research, and consulting projects
• Advise clients on proactive tax strategies to minimize exposure
• Serve as a primary advisor and relationship manager for clients
• Mentor and develop emerging tax professionals
• Oversee multiple engagements, budgets, and timelines effectively
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to provide additional value to clients

Required qualifications

• CPA, EA, CA, or similar professional designation
• 8 to 15 years of public accounting tax experience with escalating responsibilities
• Strong technical tax, research, and planning expertise
• Proven experience managing client relationships and complex engagements
• A passion for cultivating talent and delivering outstanding client service
• Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities

Compensation and benefits

• Five weeks of paid time off plus an additional firm-wide shutdown week
• Flexible hybrid work environment with no mandatory office schedule
• Continuous coaching, mentorship, and leadership training
• Extensive opportunities for career advancement and professional development

Why this role

This position offers direct client interaction, a focus on advisory services, and a relationship-driven culture grounded in respect, excellence, accountability, and leadership, along with strong opportunities for professional growth.