Tax Manager

CPS Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Generous paid time off

401(k) with profit sharing

Discretionary annual bonuses

Paid parental leave

Volunteer time off

Team lunches during busy season

Employee resource groups

Reduced work schedule options

Referral bonus program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Our Client is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax engagements in a public accounting setting. The role emphasizes client service, staff mentorship, and proactive tax planning to create value for diverse clients.

Responsibilities include reviewing multi-entity returns, mentoring teams, and identifying opportunities for additional services while maintaining quality, budgets, and deadlines. Travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MST preferred
• CPA license required
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting, preferably at a mid-market firm, including prior manager level experience
• Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for client service
• Willingness to travel to client and office locations on a daily basis

Responsibilities

• Review tax returns for Partnerships (1065), S-Corps (1120), C-Corps (1120) and Individuals (1040) and other assignments
• Mentor staff and seniors during engagements
• Provide consulting and tax-saving strategies; research tax issues
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services and proactive client planning
• Learn about clients' industries and needs to advise them effectively
• Schedule and staff engagements to improve realization and utilization
• Build a referral network with bankers and other professionals
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by clients

Education

Bachelor'

Job description

Our Client is looking to add an experienced Tax Manager to their team Tax Manager – Public Accounting

How You Will Contribute:

• Review tax returns for Partnerships (1065), S and C-Corps (1120), Individuals (1040), and others as assigned; take ownership of the team delivering quality results on time and within budget.
• Actively mentor staff and seniors during engagements, supporting their learning and overall career progression.
• Provide consulting and tax-saving strategies to clients, research tax issues, and identify opportunities to provide additional services.
• Demonstrate proactive client planning and make suggestions to create greater value for clients.
• Learn about clients' industries, needs, processes, and overall business to better advise them.
• Effectively schedule and staff engagements, working to improve realization and utilization.
• Proactively build a referral network of bankers and other professionals.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects and agreed-upon procedures set forth by clients.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MST preferred.
• CPA license required.
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting, preferably at a mid-market firm, including prior experience at the manager level.
• Passion for client service and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Daily access to reliable transportation to travel to client locations and office locations.
• Strong collaboration skills and a desire to work as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits package
• Generous paid time off in addition to paid holidays
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Discretionary performance-based annual bonuses (for eligible employees)
• Paid parental leave
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time
• Weekly team lunches, plus busy season meals/allowances
• Employee resource groups
• Opportunities for reduced work schedules
• Employee and client referral bonus program
• Commuter benefits