Tax Manager

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting seeks a Tax Manager/Director in Houston, TX to oversee federal and state taxes for a diverse range of engagements, including mergers and acquisitions, transactional tax services, capital markets events, restructurings, and public company reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to work directly with clients, mentor staff, and contribute to the growth of an expanding tax practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's preferred.
• Active Texas CPA license required.
• 5+ years of tax experience in a large corporate tax department or public accounting.
• Big Four tax experience required (not necessarily current).
• Experience with federal and state corporate and partnership tax returns.
• Experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions.

Responsibilities

• Review federal and state corporate and partnership tax returns.
• Prepare and review ASC 740 income tax provisions.
• Oversee tax matters related to mergers and acquisitions, transactions, capital markets events, and restructurings.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines across a diverse client base.
• Serve as primary client contact and build strong relationships.
• Mentor, train, and review the work of staff tax accountants.
• Support the continued growth of the firm's Tax practice.

Skills

5+ years tax experience

Leadership/mentoring

Project management

Client service

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GoSystems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tax Manager / Director

Location: Houston, TX

Compensation: $120,000–$130,000 (Negotiable)

Schedule: Monday–Thursday in-office; Friday remote

License: Active Texas CPA required

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Tax Manager/Director to oversee federal and state income tax matters across a diverse range of engagements, including mergers and acquisitions, transactional tax services, capital markets events, restructurings, and public company reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to work directly with clients, collaborate with firm leadership, mentor staff, and contribute to the growth of an expanding tax practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Review federal and state corporate and partnership income and franchise tax returns.
• Prepare and review quarterly and year-end income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
• Oversee tax matters related to mergers and acquisitions, transactions, capital markets events, and restructurings.
• Manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and deliverables across a diverse client base.
• Serve as a primary client contact and build strong, lasting relationships.
• Mentor, train, and review the work of staff tax accountants.
• Support the continued growth of the firm's Tax practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's degree preferred.
• Active CPA license in the state of Texas required.
• 5+ years of relevant tax experience in a large corporate tax department or public accounting firm.
• Previous Big Four tax experience required; experience does not need to be current.
• Experience preparing and reviewing federal and state corporate and partnership income and franchise tax returns.
• Experience preparing and reviewing income tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and partnership tax regulations.
• Proven project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GoSystems.

Preferred Background

• Experience serving energy industry clients, particularly oil and gas companies.
• Strong client service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented approach with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel as client needs require.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k),