Tax Manager

Whitman Advisory Job Community; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman Advisory Job Community in New Jersey seeks an experienced Tax Manager to join our public accounting team. This generalist tax role covers individual, partnership, and S-corporation taxation, with responsibilities from planning through completion.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple engagements, review complex returns, mentor staff, and develop long-term client relationships while staying current with federal, state, and local tax laws.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing, reviewing, and managing federal and state tax engagements.
• Strong knowledge of 1040s, partnerships and S-corporations.
• CPA license preferred or progress toward CPA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state returns for individuals, partnerships, and S-corporations.
• Manage multiple tax engagements to meet deadlines.
• Review returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Research complex tax issues and provide recommendations.
• Serve as primary client contact and build relationships.
• Assist with tax planning and projections.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and advise clients.
• Supervise and mentor Tax Seniors and Staff.
• Support Partners with client development and projects.
• Stay current on tax legislation and regulations.

Skills

1040s

Partnerships

S-corporations

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Client-service skills

Time management

Tax software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA licensure in progress or CPA preferred

Job description

Locations: New Jersey – Parsippany, Red Bank, and other New Jersey office locations

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3–4 days onsite; candidates should be prepared to work onsite 5 days per week initially for training and onboarding

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing public accounting team in New Jersey. This is a generalist tax role suited for a well-rounded tax professional with strong experience preparing, reviewing, and managing a variety of federal and state tax engagements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in individual, partnership, and S-corporation taxation, along with the ability to manage client relationships, review complex returns, and oversee engagements from planning through completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corporations, and other closely held businesses.
• Manage multiple tax engagements and ensure timely completion in accordance with firm standards and client deadlines.
• Review tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Research complex tax issues and provide practical recommendations to clients and engagement teams.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and develop strong, long-term relationships.
• Assist with tax planning, projections, and other advisory opportunities.
• Identify potential tax-saving opportunities and communicate recommendations effectively.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of Tax Seniors and Staff.
• Assist Partners and Directors with client development and special tax projects.
• Stay current on changes in federal, state, and local tax legislation and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience, with management-level experience preferred.
• Strong experience with 1040s, partnerships, and S-corporations.
• Broad generalist tax experience; specific industry specialization is not required.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state taxation.
• CPA license preferred or significant progress toward obtaining the CPA.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and client-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with common tax preparation and accounting software.

What We're Looking For

This position is ideal for a well-rounded Tax Manager who enjoys working across a variety of client types and tax engagements rather than focusing exclusively on one industry or niche. Candidates should be comfortable reviewing returns, working directly with clients, mentoring staff, and taking ownership of engagements.

The role offers an opportunity to work closely with experienced tax professionals while continuing to grow technically and professionally within a collaborative public accounting environment.