Tax Manager

Prospectblue; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ProspectBlue is seeking a Tax Manager for its Richmond, VA client. You will lead tax planning and compliance engagements, provide strategic tax advice to a diverse client portfolio, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, in-office setting.

Direct engagement timelines, budgets, and reviews; build client relationships to minimize tax liabilities while staying current with federal, state, and local laws; support firm leadership with audits and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or related program.
• 5–8 years of public accounting or related experience.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Willingness to stay up to date through continuing education and reading professional journals.

Responsibilities

• Direct engagement timelines, budgets, schedules, Associate reviews, and work papers.
• Manage internal job scheduling by identifying staff competencies and schedules.
• Be a compliance champion with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Assist with research and planning according to current laws and GAAP.
• Build and maintain client relationships by strategizing methods to minimize tax liabilities in accordance with current tax laws.
• Support Partners and Directors with audits, proposals, and other practice development and marketing activities.

Skills

Tax planning

Client relationship management

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or related program

CPA certification

Job description

ProspectBlue has partnered with a reputable firm in Richmond, Virginia and is seeking a Tax Manager. The ideal candidate will lead a variety of tax planning and compliance engagements, provide strategic tax advice to a diverse portfolio of clients, and mentor junior staff to foster their development. This is a full time in office position.

Responsibilities:

• Direct engagement timelines, budgets, schedules, Associate reviews, and work papers
• Manage internal job scheduling by identifying staff competencies and schedules
• Be a compliance champion with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Assist with research and planning according to the current laws and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Build and maintain client relationships by strategizing methods to minimize tax liabilities in accordance with current tax laws
• Support Partners and Directors with audits, proposals, and other practice development and marketing activities

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Master’s degree in accounting or related program
• 5-8 years of public accounting or related experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation strongly preferred
• Willingness to stay up to date through continuing education and continuous reading of professional journals