Tax Manager

Distinct | North America; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Tax Manager to lead client work, review returns, and mentor staff. You’ll own engagements, coordinate with seniors, and help drive service excellence.

The role offers hybrid work with typical 50–55 hour peaks during busy season, and $125,000–$150,000 salary. CPA or EA preferred; 5+ years tax experience in public accounting required; strong client communication essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of tax experience in a CPA or public accounting firm
• Able to work independently at Manager level
• CPA or EA preferred
• Experience with CCH Axcess, Lacerte or UltraTax is a plus, other software considered

Responsibilities

• Own client work and engagements
• Review tax returns and ensure accuracy
• Support and mentor junior staff
• Build and manage client relationships with engagements

Skills

Tax experience

Client management

Independent at manager level

CPA/EA preferred

Education

CPA or EA preferred

Tools

CCH Axcess

Lacerte

UltraTax

Job description

By Manager level, you know exactly what you want more of, and what you're done putting up with

If you're at, or pushing toward, Manager level in public accounting, you've probably got a pretty clear list of what your next firm needs to get right, and what you're not willing to repeat.

An independent CPA firm in Fort Worth, TX is adding a Tax Manager to the team.

They're looking for someone with at least 5 years of public accounting tax experience who's comfortable owning client work, reviewing returns, supporting junior staff, and being someone people actually rely on.

The appeal is getting that level of responsibility without automatically signing up for the lifestyle that usually comes attached to it.

Busy season is still busy, no way around that, but the firm keeps workloads around 50 to 55 hours a week at peak. There's also hybrid flexibility, so you get more control over your week while staying properly connected to the team.

What they're looking for

• At least 5 years of tax experience in a CPA or public accounting firm, ideally including return review and client management
• Someone who can work independently at Manager level, juggle priorities, talk confidently with clients, and help bring along less experienced staff
• CPA or EA preferred
• Experience with CCH Axcess, Lacerte or UltraTax is a plus, though other software will still be considered

Why it's worth considering

At this point in your career, a move should improve more than just the number on your paycheck. You want the responsibility and the earning potential that comes with being a Tax Manager, just with realistic expectations about how much of your life it eats up.

This role offers:

• $125,000 to $150,000
• Busy season generally capped around 50 to 55 hours a week
• Real ownership of client relationships and engagements
• The chance to mentor and develop junior staff
• A more sustainable way to keep progressing in public accounting

If you like the work and want to keep moving forward, but would rather do it somewhere with saner hours and less corporate feel, this is worth a look.