Tax Manager

Springborn Staffing; Falmouth (ME); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan with 3% employer match

Commission on new client billings (10%

Flexible schedule

Annual discretionary bonus

Paid time off: standard PTO

Job summary

Springborn Staffing is seeking a Tax Manager for a community-focused accounting firm in Falmouth, ME. The role combines high-level tax preparation and review with team leadership, mentoring junior staff, and direct collaboration with the Principal to ensure accurate filings and client satisfaction.

The position requires 5–7 years in public accounting, a CPA preferred, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work in a professional office environment offers a solid compensation package and growth

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of proven experience in public accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
• Significant experience reviewing both individual and business tax returns.
• Strong team leader or mentorship experience with a passion for developing staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• High proficiency with tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Active CPA license highly preferred (Nice-to-Have).

Responsibilities

• Manage and review Federal and State tax returns for individuals and businesses to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare complex federal, state, and specialized tax filings independently.
• Mentor and develop tax accountants, acting as a team leader to build their skills and career growth.
• Communicate project status with clients, peers, and Principal to keep stakeholders aligned.
• Research technical answers for complex client tax questions and translate tax codes into actionable advice.
• Collaborate with the Principal to balance workloads, meet deadlines, and identify improvements.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Leadership/mentorship

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Tax software proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

CCH Axcess tax software

Job description

Schedule: Typically M-F, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Work Setup: Hybrid / Professional office environment in Falmouth, ME

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Who We're Hiring For

Our client is a community-focused accounting firm that brings a personalized touch to federal, state, and specialized tax services. They work closely with individuals and businesses to navigate complex tax landscapes, always prioritizing transparent communication, timely results, and the kind of trusted client relationships that last for years.

Why This Role Exists

The Tax Manager bridges high-level technical tax preparation and review with intentional team leadership and client relationship management. This role exists to oversee the execution of accurate tax filings, mentor junior staff, and partner directly with the Principal to ensure seamless operations and client satisfaction.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage and review Federal and State tax returns for both individual and business clients to ensure strict compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare complex federal, state, and specialized tax filings independently and without direct oversight.
• Mentor and develop tax accountants, acting as an intentional team leader to build their skills and support their career growth.
• Communicate project status proactively with clients, peers, and the Principal to keep all stakeholders aligned.
• Research technical answers for complex client tax questions, translating intricate tax codes into clear, actionable advice.
• Collaborate with the Principal to balance workloads, meet critical deadlines, and identify operational improvements.

What Skills You’ll Need

Must-Haves:

• 5-7 years of proven experience working in public accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field.
• Significant experience reviewing both individual and business tax returns.
• Strong team leader or mentorship experience with a passion for developing staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, bringing a big-picture operational view alongside a sharp attention to detail.
• High proficiency with tax software, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Active CPA license highly preferred.
• Experience or interest in networking and bringing in new client accounts to maximize commission potential.
• Experience with CCH Axcess tax software

Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 / year depending on experience

Paid time off

• Standard PTO: 2 weeks of guaranteed paid vacation annually.
• 1-to-1 Overtime Banking: Bank all overtime hours worked during tax season to use as additional PTO during the remainder of the year.
• High PTO Potential: Averaging 55 hours a week for a 10-week busy season translates to 150 extra hours (nearly 4 additional weeks) of banked time off.
• Health Insurance, Retirement Plan with 3% employer match.
• 10% commission on first-year billings for new clients brought into the firm.
• Flexible schedule especially outside of tax season.
• Annual discretionary bonus.