Tax Manager

Ready CPA; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance bonus

CPA license and CPE coverage

Retirement plan with match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Ready CPA in New Orleans is looking for a Tax Manager to oversee tax engagements and guide staff. The role involves preparing and reviewing various tax returns while mentoring team members.

With a competitive salary starting at $90,000 and opportunities for growth, this in-office position promises a supportive environment and a focus on client relationships. Candidates should have substantial tax experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of tax experience in public accounting.
• At least 2 years of experience reviewing returns and supervising staff.
• Strong technical knowledge across individual and business taxation.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare various tax returns prepared by staff.
• Manage a portfolio of clients as primary contact.
• Lead tax planning and consulting engagements.

Skills

Tax experience in public accounting

Client relationship skills

Technical knowledge in individual and business taxation

Experience with ProSeries and GoSystem Tax RS

Knowledge of federal and Louisiana tax law

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's in Taxation

Tools

ProSeries

GoSystem Tax RS

QuickBooks

Job description

Ready CPA is a growing New Orleans CPA firm. We are expanding our tax practice and adding a Tax Manager to lead engagements, review staff work, and serve as a trusted advisor to an established book of business and individual clients. This is an in-office role with room to grow as the firm expands.

What you’ll do

• Review and prepare individual, partnership, S-corp, C-corp, trust, and estate and non-profit returns prepared by staff; sign off on quality and accuracy.
• Manage a portfolio of clients as their primary point of contact — planning, projections, IRS/state notices, and year-round advisory.
• Lead tax planning and consulting engagements, including entity structuring and multi-state issues.
• Mentor, train, and develop tax staff and seniors; manage workflow and deadlines through busy season.
• Support a smooth transition and retention of clients joining the firm through a recent practice acquisition.
• Keep current on federal and Louisiana tax law and identify planning opportunities for clients.

What we’re looking for

• 5–7+ years of tax experience in public accounting, with at least 2 years reviewing returns and supervising staff.
• Strong technical knowledge across individual and business taxation; comfort with multi-entity and closely-held business clients.
• Excellent client-relationship and communication skills — this role is client-facing.
• Experience with ProSeries and GoSystem Tax RS required; QuickBooks a plus.
• Bachelor's in accounting; Master’s in Taxation a plus.

What we offer

• Competitive salary (starting at $90,000, commensurate with experience) plus performance bonus.
• Room to grow as the firm expands, with advancement opportunities for strong performers.
• CPA license, dues, and CPE fully covered.
• Retirement plan with match and PTO.
• A close-knit team where you’ll have real ownership of client relationships, not just a cog in a large machine.