Tax Manager

SVA | A Professional Services Company; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Lifestyle Spending Account

Health plan options

Summer Fridays off

Job summary

SVA in Madison, WI is seeking a Tax Manager to lead and manage a portfolio of tax engagements, delivering strategic guidance to clients. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and a consultative approach to complex tax challenges.

You will drive client relationships, oversee engagement teams, and contribute to the growth and success of the tax practice while balancing workload and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA or EA certification preferred.
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex tax engagements.
• Mentor a tax team and oversee performance.
• Develop client relationships and provide strategic tax guidance.
• Deliver value through consultative tax solutions.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Mentoring

Tax consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA or EA certification

Job description

At SVA, we’re more than just a firm; we’re a community dedicated to helping our employees, clients, and the world around us thrive. We’re looking for a high-performing Tax Manager to join our Madison, WI, office. If you’re ready to embrace a consultative role where you’ll lead, inspire, and deliver exceptional value, this is the opportunity for you.

As a Tax Manager, you’ll step into a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise and consultative approach will drive tax solutions for clients. You’ll manage complex engagements, lead and mentor a talented team, and build meaningful relationships with clients who rely on your strategic guidance. With a bachelor’s degree, CPA or EA certification, and 5+ years of public accounting tax experience, you’re positioned to make a significant impact on our clients and our firm.

We understand that great work happens when professionals have the tools and flexibility to succeed. The Tax Manager schedule includes standard hours of 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, with busy season expectations of 55+ hours per week. To reward your hard work, we offer summer Fridays off, giving you the time to enjoy life outside of work.

SVA provides a benefits package as unique as your career aspirations. As a Tax Manager, you’ll enjoy:

• profit sharing
• a Lifestyle Spending Account
• the ability to select from multiple health plans that fit your lifestyle

These benefits reflect our commitment to helping you thrive professionally and personally.

In this Tax Manager role, you’ll adopt a consultative mindset, guiding clients through complex tax challenges with precision and care. Your ability to provide strategic, value-added insights will be key in maintaining client satisfaction and loyalty. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to elevate your career in a firm that invests in your success.

At SVA, we foster a culture that values continuous learning, professional growth, and flexibility. As a Tax Manager, you’ll be part of a supportive environment where your skills and consultative expertise are valued and rewarded.

Role is based in Wisconsin.