Tax Manager

Witt/Kieffer; Fredericksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Witt/Kieffer in Fredericksburg, VA, is looking for a motivated Tax Manager with a strong public accounting background. This role involves managing comprehensive client tax engagements and leading a team while contributing to the firm's growth. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA certification, and a minimum of five years of experience in public accounting.

This position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, flexible work options, and robust benefits such as medical, dental, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience with tax preparation and monitoring workflows.
• Ability to prepare and review complex tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and engagements.
• Sign tax returns and oversee billing processes.
• Develop and coach team members for effectiveness.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the Tax department.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Knowledge of tax law

Team leadership

Client management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or EA certification

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

About the Organization

Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We are a perennial top-100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work-life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We are over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.

Workplace Type

Hybrid Work Environment

Location

Fredericksburg

Job Title and Location

Tax Manager - Fairfax, VA (Posted on 5/18/2026)

This position is currently accepting applications.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Tax Manager to join our firm. This position offers a unique opportunity for career growth and advancement, with a clear path to partnership with our firm. The Manager is accountable for all phases of the client tax engagement, including budget, staff, planning, production, first level or final review, total work quality and profitability of the engagement. Managers act in a leadership role, setting an ethical, technical, quality and leadership example for direct reports and colleagues. The Manager is a CPA and is an integral part of the management team.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible work schedule including hybrid work environment, and a company investment of a minimum of 40 hours of learning and development annually. Path to Partner Program.

Core Values

• Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Caring

What that means for you

• Diverse work engagements
• Ability to coach and mentor junior team members
• The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm.
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match.
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment.
• Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually
• Path to Partner Program

What you will do

• Facilitate client engagement and manage the client relationship including billing and collecting.
• Serve as point of contact for clients.
• Sign tax returns.
• Develop, train, and lead team members to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement by providing detailed review and analysis of their work while monitoring key employee performance metrics.
• Schedule and manage the workload of team members (direct reports) to promote the most efficient and profitable operation.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and direction of the Tax department.
• Engage in business development opportunities with responsibility for firm growth of new clients and further developing services provided to existing clients.
• Monitor legislative/regulatory tax law developments and updated tax practices that could affect the business climate.
• Provide leadership in an area of focus and specialization including serving on a tax committee.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• CPA or Enrollment Agent (EA) certification with a minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience
• Experience conceptualizing, developing, and monitoring the workflow for tax preparation
• Strong working knowledge of tax law and other professional standards/regulations
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex returns for S-Corporations, C-Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, high-wealth individuals, consolidated, or multi-state returns and nonprofits

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred
• Additional professional designations or certifications showing specialization in areas of taxation preferred

EEO Statement

Our Firm's policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.