Tax Manager

NorthPoint Search Group; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Tax Manager in Jacksonville, FL. The role leads tax engagements, provides final technical reviews, and mentors staff while ensuring compliance and client satisfaction. This full-time position supports leadership and growth in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The candidate will oversee billing, workflow, and client relationships, staying current on tax law changes and delivering high-quality advisory services with confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities with initiative.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage a heavy workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review of tax returns and related documents for the majority of client base.
• Research complex tax issues and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Stay current with changes in tax law and accounting procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and manage client engagements to ensure deadlines are met.
• Communicate directly with clients to help achieve best outcomes.
• Direct and support staff by setting objectives, providing resources, and promoting a positive work environment.
• Monitor product quality and personnel performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tax projects prepared by staff and supervisors.
• Mentor, develop, and support professional growth of team members.
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships to identify new business opportunities.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP management, and review aging and write-downs.
• Participate in internal CPE and training initiatives.

Skills

Public accounting

Leadership

Team management

Decision making

Ability to work under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Tax Manager

• Jacksonville, FL (Optional Hybrid)

Who:

A seasoned tax professional with at least five years of public accounting experience and strong leadership abilities.

What:

Manages tax engagements, performs final technical reviews, guides staff development, oversees workflow, and supports client relationships while staying current on tax law changes.

When:

Full-time position available immediately.

Where:

Jacksonville, FL

Why:

To ensure high-quality tax compliance and advisory services while leading teams, improving processes, and strengthening client satisfaction.

Office Environment:

A collaborative, fast-paced, and growth-oriented setting that values initiative, accuracy, and effective communication.

Salary:

Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview:

The Tax Manager leads the tax function by overseeing compliance work, managing staff, providing technical expertise, monitoring billing and workflow, and contributing to client service excellence while maintaining confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide final technical review of tax returns and related documents for the majority of the client base.
• Research complex tax issues and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Stay current with changes in tax law and accounting procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and manage client engagements to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Communicate directly with clients to help achieve their best outcomes.
• Direct and support staff and supervisors by setting objectives, providing resources, and promoting a positive work environment.
• Monitor product quality and personnel performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tax projects prepared by staff and supervisors.
• Mentor, develop, and support the professional growth of team members.
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships to identify new business opportunities.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP management, and review aging and write-downs.
• Participate in internal CPE and training initiatives.

Qualifications:

• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.Strong decision-making abilities with initiative.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a heavy workload.