Tax Manager

Cruit Group; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cruit Group in Alabama is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead complex engagements for corporate, partnership, and high-net-worth clients in a hybrid schedule (Birmingham, Montgomery, or Huntsville). Active CPA is required, with a strong track record in federal and state tax planning and compliance.

You will mentor staff, drive business development, review filings, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic tax solutions while maintaining the firm's high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's in Taxation (MTax) or Accounting preferred.
• 6 years of public accounting experience with complex tax engagements.
• Proven ability to manage high-level client relationships and drive business development.
• Deep expertise in federal and state tax compliance, planning, and advisory.
• Strong leadership and mentorship of diverse teams and workflows.
• Outstanding executive communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee a diverse portfolio of complex tax engagements for corporate, partnership, and high-net-worth clients.
• Provide high-level tax planning, restructuring, and consulting services.
• Assume final review responsibilities for intricate tax filings.
• Drive engagement profitability by managing project economics, budgets, realization rates, and client billing cycles.
• Cultivate new business opportunities and expand relationships with existing accounts.
• Collaborate across service lines to cross-sell holistic business solutions.
• Represent the firm in the local market through networking events and thought leadership initiatives.
• Lead strategic planning and operational improvements within the tax department.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Executive communication

Tax advisory

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting

Job description

Job Title: Tax Manager

Location: Hybrid (Birmingham, AL; Montgomery, AL; or Huntsville, AL)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Our partner is a premier accounting and business advisory enterprise providing comprehensive services that extend well beyond standard audit and tax, encompassing HR consulting, corporate strategy, and technology risk management. Consistently recognized on national top-tier accounting firm rankings and celebrated locally as a premier workplace, they foster a highly supportive, inclusive environment built on professional camaraderie. They are dedicated to helping employees cultivate enduring relationships and achieve significant personal and career growth. Currently, our partner is seeking an experienced, strategic-minded Tax Manager to join their hybrid team in Alabama.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Tax Advisory & Portfolio Management

• Direct and oversee a diverse portfolio of complex tax engagements for corporate, partnership, and high-net-worth individual clients from inception to completion.
• Provide high-level tax planning, restructuring, and consulting services, helping clients navigate shifting legislative landscapes and optimize their tax positions.
• Assume final review responsibilities for intricate tax filings, ensuring all deliverables meet the firm's rigorous quality standards.
• Drive engagement profitability by effectively managing project economics, budgets, realization rates, and client billing cycles.

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Actively participate in the firm's growth by cultivating new business opportunities and expanding relationships with existing accounts.
• Collaborate across different service lines (e.g., audit, advisory, HR solutions) to cross-sell holistic business solutions to clients.
• Represent the firm in the local market through networking events, industry conferences, and thought leadership initiatives.

Departmental Leadership & Talent Development

• Act as a key leader within the tax department, contributing to strategic planning, operational improvements, and workflow optimization.
• Directly manage, coach, and evaluate supervisors, senior associates, and staff, playing a critical role in their performance management and career trajectory.
• Lead internal training sessions and technical updates to ensure the tax department remains at the forefront of industry changes.

Minimum Requirements

• Active CPA license is strictly required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree in Taxation (MTax) or Accounting is highly preferred.
• 6 years of comprehensive professional experience in public accounting, with a demonstrated track record of managing complex tax engagements.
• Proven ability to manage high-level client relationships and drive business development initiatives.
• Deep expertise in federal and state tax compliance, tax planning, and strategic advisory.
• Strong leadership acumen with experience mentoring diverse teams and managing departmental workflows.
• Outstanding executive-level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.