Tax Manager

True North Consultants, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) match

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Tax Manager for a well‑established regional CPA firm in Hawaii. The role oversees accurate, timely tax return preparation, staff supervision, and client advisory across diverse industries.

A hybrid schedule is possible, with some days from a home base in Hawaii. The candidate will have 5–7 years in public accounting, a CPA license, and a Bachelor’s in accounting; a Master’s in taxation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years in public accounting with increasing tax complexity.
• Experience supervising tax preparers.
• CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; Master’s in taxation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates as needed.
• Advises clients with advanced technical skills.
• Ensures timely completion of tasks within budgeted time.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve accuracy.
• Represents client before tax authorities when necessary.
• Supervises tax staff and provides training.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation (preferred)

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.