Tax Manager

Vector Recruiting LLC; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401K match

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Vector Recruiting LLC is assisting a well-established regional CPA firm in recruiting a Tax Manager. The role focuses on accurate, complete tax return preparation, advanced tax advisory, and responsible supervision of preparers across diverse client sectors.

A flexible, hybrid work arrangement is available, including days from a Hawaii home base. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in public accounting tax, CPA license, and a track record of supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience with tax emphasis
• Experience supervising and directing tax staff
• CPA license required

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review and approval of tax returns and examinations.
• Manage larger returns and delegate to preparers as needed.
• Provide advanced technical tax advice to clients.
• Ensure timely, accurate client service within budgeted time.
• Delegate and manage tax research projects.
• Represent clients in governmental examinations when needed.
• Review staff qualifications and assignments for appropriateness.
• Supervise and train tax staff.

Skills

Tax planning

Client service

Staff supervision

Research skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation

Job description

Tax Manager

Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Manager to add to their growing staff. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program, a choice of both SEC and closely held clients to work on across diverse industry groups, and fast track career progression. The Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients’ tax returns. The Manager makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations. May work hybrid including a few days weekly from a home based in Hawaii.

Responsibilities:

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
• Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members and reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, coaching and training of Supervising Seniors, Seniors, Semi-seniors and Staff accountants.
• Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
• Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.

Qualifications:

• At least five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research. Prefer experience with C + S corps, partnerships, and high net worth individual tax.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.