Tax Manager

Connectly Recruiting; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks of paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Leadership training and mentorship

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting in Dayton, OH seeks an experienced Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements, guide clients through tax challenges, and drive business growth. You will mentor staff, manage engagements, and develop client relationships while delivering high-quality advisory services.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA/EA/CA or equivalent with 8–15 years in public accounting tax, strong research and planning skills, and exceptional leadership and communication abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax engagements from planning to delivery.
• Review tax returns, research, and manage consulting projects.
• Advise clients on proactive tax strategies to minimize exposure.
• Act as 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.

Skills

Client relationship management

Tax planning & research

Leadership

Communication

Education

CPA/EA/CA or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tax Manager to join our team in Dayton. This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead and manage comprehensive tax engagements, offering strategic advice to clients and driving business success. As a Tax Manager, you will be the cornerstone of client relationships, guiding them through intricate tax challenges and identifying opportunities for growth.

What We Offer:

• A vibrant, relationship-driven work culture grounded in respect, excellence, accountability, and leadership.
• Direct client interaction and a focus on advisory services.
• Extensive opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Continuous coaching, mentorship, and leadership training.
• Five weeks of paid time off plus an additional firm-wide shutdown week.
• A flexible hybrid work environment with no mandatory office schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead complex tax engagements from initial planning to final delivery.
• Conduct thorough reviews of tax returns, research, and consulting projects.
• Advise clients on proactive tax strategies to minimize exposure.
• Act 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.

Qualifications:

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

If you are eager to move beyond tax compliance, forge meaningful client relationships, and grow with a dynamic firm committed to your professional success, we look forward to discussing how you can make a significant impact in this role.