Tax Manager

Meadows Urquhart; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus potential

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Meadows Urquhart in Richmond, VA seeks an experienced CPA leader to guide client audit, tax, and advisory engagements while mentoring staff and expanding relationships with real estate, construction, and financial services clients.

The firm emphasizes a supportive culture, professional development, and ownership opportunities as it grows. Flexible scheduling and community involvement are integral to the team environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Good project management skills (ability to meet deadlines with agreed upon budget).
• Professional attitude and ability to represent the firm brand.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to exercise professional humility.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• A good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Lead client audit, tax, and/or advisory engagements with hands-on direction.
• Plan and execute audit, review, or tax engagements, managing deadlines and budgets.
• Supervise staff, ensure technical compliance, and coach team members.
• Provide clear communication in setting expectations, identifying risk and budgeting.
• Manage client relationships as the primary contact and advisor.
• Participate in special projects as necessary.
• Support senior management in pitching for new business and expanding existing client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Professional attitude

Team player

Humility

Feedback

Humor

Education

CPA/EA certification

Job description

Meadows Urquhart takes pride in being a different kind of accounting firm. Our founding partners had a simple yet profound vision of a firm known for its supportive workplace culture. By creating a positive environment for our team and bringing a personal touch to client relationships, we build genuine, long‑lasting partnerships with our clients.

Founded in 2004, we are a privately held partnership named one of the fastest growing firms in 2024. Our 50 employees provide tax, assurance, and consulting services to many industries including real estate, construction, financial services, hedge funds, high net worth individuals and nonprofits. We leverage technology to service our diversified client base, providing tailored solutions in a consultative manner.

The firm is looking for an experienced, passionate, relationship‑driven CPA leader to assist the firm in remaining on an efficient growth trajectory. We recruit leaders who have the potential and desire to be part of the next generation of the firm's ownership.

We are dedicated to each of our team member's professional development. We provide the training, tools and resources for each level of our firm to advance in their careers. Our comprehensive plan outlines the necessary technical and soft‑skills that allow our people ownership over their career progression.

Giving back to the community is an essential part of our culture. Not only do we count many local nonprofits among our clients, but our team members serve on many boards, engage regularly in community service and participate in annual fundraisers with numerous foundations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead client audit, tax, and/or advisory engagements. Act as a team leader providing responsibility and oversight for project outcomes; set up and engage with teams and provide hands‑on direction.
• Plan and execute audit, review, or tax engagements, including managing deadlines and budgets.
• Supervise staff while ensuring technical compliance and timely delivery of services. Act as an influential component of the team, making time to train and coach members, communicate feedback to senior and staff accountants.
• Provide clear communication in setting expectations, identifying risk and managing project budgets.
• Manage client relationships, acting as the primary contact, managing expectations, and providing advice on accounting and business issues. Become 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

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Good project management skills (ability to meet deadlines with agreed upon budget).
• Professional attitude and ability to represent the firm brand.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to exercise professional humility.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• A good sense of humor.

Experience

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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, competitive salary, bonus and growth potential.

Flexible work schedule; we are spouses, parents, friends and family members. Everyone deserves the ability to be present for life's important moments.

Our partners are dedicated to helping team members progress in their careers and are transparent about the firm's goals. When provided the right tools and support we believe every team member has the potential to be a partner.

Extensive background checks will be performed on all candidates selected for follow‑up.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise levels, e.g. computers, printer, light traffic. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers). Long periods of sitting/standing at desk for computer work. Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.