Tax Manager

NorthPoint Search Group; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Tax Manager in Gainesville, FL, offering a hybrid schedule with on-site work as needed. The role requires a seasoned tax professional with at least five years in public accounting, leading engagements, reviewing returns, and staying current with tax law changes.

You will oversee staff development, workflow, billing, and client relationships while driving quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of services in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred; public accounting experience required.
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities with initiative.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review of tax returns and related documents for the client base.
• Research complex tax issues and develop recommendations.
• Stay current with changes in tax law and accounting procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and manage client engagements to meet deadlines.
• Communicate with clients to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Direct and support staff by setting objectives and providing resources.
• Monitor product quality and personnel performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tax projects.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Build and maintain client relationships to identify opportunities.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP management, and write-downs.
• Participate in internal CPE and training initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Decision making

Working under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

CPA certification preferred

Job description

Tax Manager

• Gainesville, FL (Optional Hybrid)

Who: A seasoned tax professional with at least five years of public accounting experience and strong leadership abilities.

What: Manages tax engagements, performs final technical reviews, guides staff development, oversees workflow, and supports client relationships while staying current on tax law changes.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Gainesville, FL

Why: To ensure high-quality tax compliance and advisory services while leading teams, improving processes, and strengthening client satisfaction.

Office Environment: A collaborative, fast-paced, and growth-oriented setting that values initiative, accuracy, and effective communication.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The Tax Manager leads the tax function by overseeing compliance work, managing staff, providing technical expertise, monitoring billing and workflow, and contributing to client service excellence while maintaining confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review of tax returns and related documents for the majority of the client base.
• Research complex tax issues and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Stay current with changes in tax law and accounting procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and manage client engagements to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Communicate directly with clients to help achieve their best outcomes.
• Direct and support staff and supervisors by setting objectives, providing resources, and promoting a positive work environment.
• Monitor product quality and personnel performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tax projects prepared by staff and supervisors.
• Mentor, develop, and support the professional growth of team members.
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships to identify new business opportunities.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP management, and review aging and write-downs.
• Participate in internal CPE and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities with initiative.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

  Qualifications

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a heavy workload.