Tax Manager

WithumSmith+Brown PC; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown PC in Houston, TX is seeking a Tax Manager to lead all aspects of tax engagements, supervise staff, and build strong client relationships.

You will review returns, perform tax planning, oversee research projects, and mentor teams while maintaining high service standards and ensuring timely delivery across multiple client engagements.

Qualifications

• CPA, JD or MS in Taxation is required.
• 5+ years in a public accounting tax department leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills.
• Excellent client service and communication skills with ability to manage relationships.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returns for accuracy.
• Research and draft memoranda on complex tax matters.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities.
• Handle and resolve tax controversies.
• Oversee tax research projects for diverse clients and industries.
• Manage multiple engagements with various teams to meet deadlines.
• Provide counsel and conduct discussions with team members on evaluations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license or JD or MS in Taxation

Job description

Job Description

As a Tax Manager based in Houston, TX, you will lead all aspects of tax engagements, supervise and mentor staff, and build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returns prepared by staff for accuracy.
• Research and draft memoranda involving complex tax matters.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities.
• Handle and resolve tax controversies.
• Oversee complete tax research projects for a variety of clients and industries.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to meet client deadlines.
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on evaluations and provide counsel.
• Serve in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• CPA license, JD, or Master of Science in Taxation is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in a public accounting tax department, leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast‑paced, results‑based team environment.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities to represent the firm to client management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.