Tax Manager

iMPact Business Group; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Collaborative work environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A public accounting firm with a strong presence in Michigan is looking for a Tax Manager or experienced Senior Tax professional for their Grand Rapids team. This role involves reviewing complex tax returns and providing mentorship to junior staff within a collaborative environment. Candidates should have 5-7 years of public accounting experience and an active CPA license. The firm promotes a hybrid work model and offers competitive salary and benefits, as well as a clear growth trajectory into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of recent public accounting experience with a focus in taxation.
• Proven ability to review complex tax returns.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance and review processes.

Responsibilities

• Review complex federal and state tax returns for various entities.
• Ensure quality of deliverables through collaboration with teams.
• Support the training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Tax compliance knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Mentoring ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Active CPA license

Job description

This range is provided by iMPact Business Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

A well-established and growing public accounting firm with a strong presence across Michigan is seeking a Tax Manager or experienced Senior Tax professional to join their Grand Rapids team. This firm offers a collaborative environment, career development opportunities, and a hybrid work structure that supports both flexibility and in-office connection.

Option to be mostly remote with a requirement to be in the office at least once every other week.

Position Summary

This role is ideal for a tax professional with 5-7 years of public accounting experience, ready to take the next step into a lead review role. The selected candidate will focus on reviewing complex tax returns for a variety of client types, including business entities, individuals, non-profits, and specialized sectors such as affordable housing.

This is a review-focused position - preparation work is completed by staff and seniors. You'll provide technical guidance, quality assurance, and mentorship to less-experienced team members.

What You'll Do

• Review complex federal and state tax returns (corporate, individual, non-profit, etc.)
• Collaborate with internal teams and ensure quality of deliverables
• Assist with tax planning and research when needed
• Support training and development of junior staff
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations and industry best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license
• 5-7 years of recent public accounting experience with a focus in taxation
• Strong understanding of tax compliance and review processes

Schedule & Flexibility

• Reasonable work-life balance: 40-45 hours/week during non-peak periods. 55-60 hours/week during peak tax season (mostly just in the final weeks)
• Hybrid work model - candidates within a 1-hour radius preferred
• Office presence required at least biweekly for team meetings

What's in It for You

• Clear growth trajectory into team lead and management roles
• Opportunity to join a firm with a recent strategic expansion and long-term vision
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive, team-oriented culture

Similar titles encouraged to apply:

• Senior Tax Accountant
• Senior Tax Associate
• Tax Senior
• Tax Consultant
• Tax Specialist
• Senior Tax Manager

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting

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Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan