Tax Manager

KTC Search; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KTC Search is assisting a nationally recognized public accounting and business advisory firm in Utah to find a Tax Manager. The role focuses on tax planning, compliance reviews, and client advisory work for diverse industries.

The position requires CPA eligibility, five+ years of public accounting tax experience, and strong communication skills. Leadership duties include mentoring staff and coordinating engagements in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA eligible or pursuing CPA licensure.
• Five+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state tax regulations.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor and primary contact for assigned clients.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and service.
• Provide tax planning and consulting services to support client business objectives.
• Identify tax saving opportunities and recommend practical solutions.
• Manage tax engagements from planning through final delivery.
• Review federal, state, and local tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Coach and provide feedback to associates and seniors.
• Conduct tax research and prepare technical memoranda as needed.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate impacts to clients and internal teams.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 1–2 tax professionals.
• Provide technical guidance and staff development initiatives.
• Participate in performance evaluations and career development planning.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Manage engagement budgets, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Maintain high quality standards and adherence to firm procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and growth initiatives in the tax department.
• Assist with business development as appropriate

Skills

Client relationship management

Tax planning

Tax research

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

This is a direct hire with our client that is a is a nationally recognized public accounting and business advisory firm serving clients across a variety of industries.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Provide tax planning and consulting services to support client business objectives.
• Identify tax saving opportunities and recommend practical solutions.

Tax Compliance & Review

• Manage tax engagements from planning through final delivery
• Review federal, state, and local tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Review work prepared by associates and senior associates while providing coaching and feedback.
• Conduct tax research and prepare technical memorandums as needed.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate impacts to clients and internal teams.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of approximately one to two tax professionals.
• Provide technical guidance and support staff development initiatives.
• Participate in performance evaluations and career development planning.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.

Practice Management

• Manage engagement budgets, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Maintain high quality standards and adherence to firm procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and best practices within the tax department.
• Assist with business development and growth initiatives as appropriate

Qualifications

• RequiredBachelor's degree in Accounting or relatedfield.
• CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure.
• Five or more years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Experience reviewing business and individual tax returns.Strong knowledge of federal and multi state tax regulations.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills'
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities'

• Strong technical tax knowledge and research capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of professionalism and attention to details
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team member's
• Self motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.