Tax Manager

NorthPoint Search Group; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group seeks a Tax Manager in Las Cruces, NM, to lead the tax function, oversee compliance, manage staff, and ensure high-quality client service. You will provide final technical reviews, supervise engagements, and mentor team members while maintaining current knowledge of tax law changes.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent and at least five years of public accounting experience, with strong leadership, communication, and workload management skills in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Organization

Pressure handling

Education

CPA certification preferred

Job description

Tax Manager

• Las Cruces, NM

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: Las Cruces, NM

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.