Tax Manager

Paro; Flemington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment after joining

Tuition reimbursement

CPA exam support

Summer hours

401(k) and benefits

Job summary

Paro is partnering with a Top 400 CPA Firm in New Jersey to hire an experienced Tax Manager. The role features direct work with Partners on complex matters, strong leadership, and mentorship of staff, with ongoing professional development opportunities.

The position supports a hybrid schedule after onboarding, with CPA/EA credentials required and potential for long-term career growth within a collaborative public accounting firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5–8 years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) required.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong experience with corporate, partnership, and pass-through taxation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of tax engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as the primary client contact, providing proactive tax planning and consulting.
• Review complex returns and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regs.
• Conduct tax research, prepare memorandums, and advise on complex matters.
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, billing, and timelines for client service.
• Supervise and mentor Senior/Staff Accountants with coaching and feedback.

Skills

Public accounting tax

CPA or EA

Leadership

Tax planning & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting/Taxation

Tools

UltraTax

IntelliConnect

GoFileRoom

Job description

Location: Flemington, NJ (Preferred) | Woodstown, NJ Considered

Schedule: Hybrid (3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote After Onboarding)

Lead Client Relationships. Develop Talent. Grow Your Career.

Our client is a Top 400 CPA Firm and a four-time Best Places to Work in New Jersey recipient that is expanding its Tax Practice due to continued growth. They are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to serve as a trusted advisor to clients while leading engagements, mentoring staff, and helping strengthen an already successful tax team.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with Partners on complex tax matters while building leadership skills through structured professional development programs. Employees enjoy a hybrid work environment after onboarding, CPA support, tuition reimbursement, summer hours, and long-term career advancement within a collaborative public accounting firm.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a diverse portfolio of individual, partnership, corporate, trust, and pass-through entity tax engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as the primary client contact, providing proactive tax planning, consulting, and strategic advice.
• Review complex tax returns and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax regulations while identifying opportunities to minimize tax liabilities.
• Conduct and oversee tax research, prepare technical memorandums, and advise clients on complex tax matters.
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, billing, collections, and project timelines to ensure exceptional client service.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Senior Accountants and Staff Accountants by providing coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with Partners on business development, client relationship management, and identifying additional service opportunities.
• Assist with ASC 740 (FAS 109/FIN 48) tax accruals and support complex consulting engagements as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 5–8 years of public accounting tax experience
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) required
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong experience with corporate, partnership, and pass-through taxation
• Excellent communication, client management, and project management skills

Preferred

• Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation
• Experience with UltraTax, Intelliconnect, GoFileRoom, or similar tax software
• Experience leading multiple client engagements simultaneously

Why Join?

• Top 400 CPA Firm
• Best Places to Work in New Jersey (4 consecutive years)
• Growth-focused tax practice with strong leadership
• CPA exam support, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education
• Mission to Manager and leadership development programs
• Summer hours and flexible scheduling outside of busy season
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and generous PTO
• Opportunity to mentor future leaders while advancing your own career

Busy Season: Approximately 52–56 hours per week during peak filing periods, with increased flexibility and hybrid scheduling outside of tax season.

If you're an experienced public accounting professional looking to join a firm that values collaboration, leadership development, and long-term career growth, we'd love to connect with you.