Tax Manager

Totlani & Partners; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus and growth potential

Flexible work schedule

Professional development & resources

Path toward firm ownership

Job summary

Totlani & Partners seeks an experienced CPA leader to guide client audit, tax, and advisory engagements while developing client relationships and mentoring staff. The role focuses on delivering high-quality service, managing budgets, and driving growth across real estate, construction, financial services, and other sectors.

You will lead teams, coach colleagues, and contribute to ownership discussions as the firm continues to expand its footprint in the region and beyond.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with deadlines and budgets.
• Professional attitude representing the firm.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• A good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Lead client audit, tax, and/or advisory engagements with team oversight.
• Plan and execute audit, review, or tax engagements within deadlines and budgets.
• Supervise staff, ensure compliance, and coach team members.
• Communicate expectations, identify risk, and manage project budgets.
• Manage client relationships as primary contact and advisor for accounting issues.
• Participate in special projects and support senior leadership in business development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Professional demeanor

Feedback & humility

Humor & adaptability

Client relationship management

Education

CPA/EA or CPA-eligible

Job description

About Our Client

Our client takes pride in being a different kind of accounting firm. Founded in 2004, the firm is a privately held partnership with approximately 50 employees providing tax, assurance, and consulting services to clients across real estate, construction, financial services, hedge funds, high net worth individuals, and nonprofits. The firm leverages technology and a consultative approach to provide tailored solutions to a diversified client base.

The firm is seeking an experienced, passionate, relationship-driven CPA leader to support its continued growth. Their firm recruits leaders who have the potential and desire to become part of the next generation of the firm's ownership.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead client audit, tax, and/or advisory engagements. Act as a team leader with responsibility and oversight for project outcomes, setting up and engaging with teams and providing hands‑on direction.
• Plan and execute audit, review, or tax engagements, including managing deadlines and budgets.
• Supervise staff while ensuring technical compliance and timely service delivery. Train and coach team members and communicate feedback to senior and staff accountants.
• Provide clear communication when setting expectations, identifying risk, and managing project budgets.
• Manage client relationships as the primary contact, manage expectations, and provide advice on accounting and business issues. Become the client's preferred advisor contact.
• Participate in special projects as necessary.
• Support senior management in pitching for new business and expanding existing client relationships.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines within agreed‑upon budgets.
• Professional attitude and ability to represent the firm's brand.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to exercise professional humility.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• A good sense of humor.

Experience & Credentials

• 5 years of relevant tax experience.
• 2 years of experience reviewing tax returns.
• CPA, EA, or CPA-eligible.
• Industry experience in one of the firm's specializations is a plus: Real Estate, Construction, Financial Services, High Net Worth Individuals, or Entrepreneurial Services.

Benefits & Growth

• Competitive salary.
• Bonus and growth potential.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development, training, tools, and resources to support career progression.
• Partners are dedicated to helping team members progress in their careers and are transparent about the firm's goals.
• Potential path toward future firm ownership for high‑performing leaders.