Tax Manager

Madison-Davis, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead and review tax engagements within its growing tax practice in New York. The role requires supervising seniors and staff, guiding complex tax matters, and delivering client-focused solutions while developing junior professionals.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in public accounting tax, strong research skills, and the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local taxation.
• Experience supervising and developing tax professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.
• Strong tax research and technical analysis skills.
• Ability to identify tax risks and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent client service and relationship management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Tax Seniors, Semi-Seniors, Associates, and staff accountants
• Manage tax engagements to ensure timely and accurate completion
• Monitor engagement budgets, deadlines, and overall workflow
• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax information and technical issues
• Research complex tax matters and develop well-supported conclusions
• Identify tax and risk management issues and recommend potential solutions
• Review tax work and provide technical guidance to team members
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships throughout the year
• Participate in internal meetings, training programs, and technical development initiatives
• Stay current on tax law, regulatory developments, and industry trends
• Attend industry events and participate in professional networking activities
• Contribute to process improvements and broader tax practice initiatives

Skills

Tax experience

Lead teams

Client communication

Tax research

Project management

Attention to detail

Public accounting

Communication

Education

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

CPA preferred

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

A growing public accounting and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its tax practice. This role will lead and review tax engagements, supervise tax professionals, interact directly with clients, and provide technical guidance on complex tax matters. The ideal candidate will have strong public accounting experience, excellent technical and research capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple engagements while developing junior professionals. This is an opportunity to work with a diverse client base and contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented tax practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and supervise Tax Seniors, Semi-Seniors, Associates, and staff accountants
• Manage tax engagements to ensure timely and accurate completion
• Monitor engagement budgets, deadlines, and overall workflow
• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax information and technical issues
• Research complex tax matters and develop well-supported conclusions
• Identify tax and risk management issues and recommend potential solutions
• Review tax work and provide technical guidance to team members
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships throughout the year
• Participate in internal meetings, training programs, and technical development initiatives
• Stay current on tax law, regulatory developments, and industry trends
• Attend industry events and participate in professional networking activities
• Contribute to process improvements and broader tax practice initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local taxation
• Experience supervising and developing tax professionals
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines
• Strong tax research and technical analysis skills
• Ability to identify tax risks and develop practical solutions
• Excellent client service and relationship management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA preferred