Tax Manager

Confident Search Consultants; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

5% 401(k) employer contribution

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Tax Manager for a well‑established regional CPA firm. You will lead tax return reviews, manage larger engagements, and provide expert client advisory services.

A CPA license is required, with a Master’s preferred, and career progression through a fast‑track path. The role offers excellent benefits, including significant bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in public accounting with growing tax complexity.
• Experience supervising and directing tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA license required; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review and approval of all tax returns and examinations.
• Oversee larger returns and delegate to preparers as needed.
• Advise clients with advanced technical skills and tax planning.
• Ensure client work is completed within budgeted time.
• Delegate and manage tax research projects.
• Represent clients before taxing authorities when required.
• Supervise tax staff and provide on‑the‑job training.
• Participate in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax research

Public accounting

Leadership

Client service

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.