Tax Manager

Staff Financial Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee the preparation of complex tax returns, guide the tax team, and enhance customer relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of public accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and a CPA certification. This full-time hybrid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing into a leadership role. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent public accounting experience managing multiple tax engagements and workflows.
• Significant experience with all types of entity taxes.
• Strong multitasking and communication skills.
• CPA certification required.
• Strong multitasking and communication skills.
• Additional industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical review and preparation of complex tax returns.
• Guide the tax team and manage engagement economics.
• Develop individualized growth plans for team members.
• Cultivate strong customer relationships and support recruiting.
• Support business development and recruiting efforts.
• Provide strategic tax solutions and client coaching.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s in Tax

CPA certification

Job description

Tax Manager - Raleigh, NC

Who

A tax professional with 5+ years of recent public accounting experience and strong expertise across all entity types.

What

Lead and review complex tax engagements, manage workflow and budgets, develop team members, and build strong customer relationships.

When

Full-time hybrid position available now.

Where

Raleigh, NC

Why

To make a meaningful impact on clients and the wider community while advancing into a leadership role.

Office Environment

Collaborative, people-focused, growth-oriented, and community-driven.

Salary

Competitive and based on experience.

Position Overview

The Tax Manager will oversee the technical review and preparation of complex tax returns, guide the tax team, and manage engagement economics while building strong customer relationships. This role includes providing strategic tax solutions, supporting business development, coaching staff, and contributing to the firm’s culture and long‑term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of each customer’s business to effectively communicate engagement economics.
• Provide proactive updates on engagement progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Continuously expand technical tax expertise and educate team members.
• Manage billable hour budgets and address variances when necessary.
• Perform technical reviews of multiple, complex tax returns concurrently.
• Research complex tax issues and propose innovative, strategic solutions.
• Develop and evaluate individualized growth plans for all team members.
• Delegate and oversee tax and research assignments for accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and support the tax team through ongoing feedback and direction.
• Participate in business development through networking, community involvement, and professional events.
• Cultivate strong, end‑to‑end customer relationships.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and celebrating team achievements.
• Deliver effective performance feedback and on‑the‑job training.
• Contribute to performance management and promotion‑readiness evaluations.
• Travel up to 15% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s in Tax preferred.
• 5+ years of recent public accounting experience managing multiple tax engagements and workflows.
• Significant experience with all types of entity taxes.
• CPA certification required.
• Strong multitasking and communication skills.
• Additional industry experience is a plus.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.