Tax Manager

Gornall James; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and DI

Free parking and onsite gym

CPE support

Job summary

Gornall James is seeking a Tax Manager for its Houston, TX office. The role focuses on managing tax engagements for mid-market clients and high-net-worth individuals, reviewing corporate and flow-through returns, and resolving complex tax issues alongside partners.

The position requires a CPA with 6+ years in public accounting, including supervisory experience, and offers a structured, low-ego environment with potential for profit sharing and bonuses.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• 6+ years of public accounting experience, including at least 1 year supervising or reviewing.
• Strong compliance review skills across corporate, flow-through and individual returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of tax engagements for middle-market businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Review consolidated corporate returns, partnerships and S corps, and individual returns.
• Analyse and resolve complex income tax issues, and act as a main point of contact for clients.
• Delegate work to, coach and formally review seniors and staff.
• Take part in business development and cross-selling opportunities with the audit team.

Skills

Public accounting

Supervising

Tax compliance

Education

CPA

Job description

Tax Manager – Independent CPA Firm – Houston

$150k-$170k + bonus + profit share | Office Mon–Thu, flexible hours, Fridays remote

An established, independent CPA firm is adding a Tax Manager to it's team. It’s a full-service, mid-market practice: no private equity, no national-firm bureaucracy, and managers work directly alongside the partners.

The role

• Manage a portfolio of tax engagements for middle-market businesses and high-net-worth individuals
• Review consolidated corporate returns, partnerships and S corps, and individual returns
• Analyse and resolve complex income tax issues, and act as a main point of contact for clients
• Delegate work to, coach and formally review seniors and staff
• Take part in business development and spot cross-selling opportunities with the audit team

What they’re looking for

• CPA
• 6+ years of recent public accounting experience, including at least 1 year supervising or reviewing
• Strong compliance review skills across corporate, flow-through and individual returns
• Someone who can specialize in one or two industries but still enjoys generalist work

What's on offer

• In the office Monday to Thursday, with flexible start and finish times so you can avoid peak traffic. Fridays remote.
• Profit-sharing scheme, which paid out around 4% last year, plus a manager bonus
• 401(k) with a 4% match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Free parking and an onsite gym
• CPE support