Tax Manager

Witt/Kieffer; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K match

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays annually

Flexible work schedule

40 hours of paid learning and development

Job summary

Witt/Kieffer is seeking a motivated Tax Manager based in Richmond, Virginia. This full-time role offers a hybrid work environment and a clear path to partnership. The Tax Manager will oversee client tax engagements, manage a team, and ensure high-quality work while adhering to ethical standards. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA or EA certification, and at least 5 years of public accounting experience. The position promotes continual growth with full benefits, including flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns.
• Strong working knowledge of tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate client engagement and manage client relationships.
• Develop, train, and lead team members.
• Monitor tax law developments impacting practices.

Skills

Tax law knowledge

Client relationship management

Leadership

Tax preparation and review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or EA certification

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

About the Organization

About the Organization Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We're a perennial top‑100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today, recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work‑life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We're over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.

Position Details

• Job Title: Tax Manager
• Location: Richmond
• Workplace Type: Hybrid Work Environment
• Exempt: Yes
• Classification: Full‑Time

Description

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Tax Manager to join our firm. This position offers a unique opportunity for career growth and advancement, with a clear path to partnership. The Manager is accountable for all phases of the client tax engagement, including budget, staff, planning, production, first level or final review, total work quality and profitability. Managers act in a leadership role, setting an ethical, technical, quality and leadership example for direct reports and colleagues. The Manager is a CPA and is an integral part of the management team.

PBMares Core Values

• Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Caring

What that means for you

• Diverse work engagements
• Ability to coach and mentor junior team members
• The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm.
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401K match.
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment.
• Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually
• Path to Partner Program

What will you do

• Facilitate client engagement and manage the client relationship including billing and collecting.
• Serve as point of contact for clients.
• Sign tax returns.
• Develop, train, and lead team members to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement by providing detailed review and analysis of their work while monitoring key employee performance metrics.
• Schedule and manage the workload of team members (direct reports) to promote the most efficient and profitable operation.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and direction of the Tax department.
• Engage in business development opportunities with responsibility for firm growth of new clients and further developing services provided to existing clients.
• Monitor legislative/regulatory tax law developments and update tax practices that could affect the business climate.
• Provide leadership in an area of focus and specialization including serving on a tax committee.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or Enrollment Agent (EA) certification with a minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience conceptualizing, developing, and monitoring the workflow for tax preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of tax law and other professional standards/regulations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex returns for S‑Corporations, C‑Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, high‑wealth individuals, consolidated, or multi‑state returns and nonprofits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Additional professional designations or certifications showing specialization in areas of taxation preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities. Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future.

This position is currently accepting applications.