Tax Manager

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision care

Disability

Life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking a Tax Manager to support our Richmond, VA market on a hybrid schedule (average 2-3 days/week in office). The successful candidate will manage tax compliance needs, anticipate issues, and recognize planning opportunities while serving as the main client contact.

The role includes training and developing staff, managing engagements, and reviewing complex returns in a collaborative environment. CPA certification and managerial experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s preferred.
• CPA certification with active license.
• 5+ years public accounting with at least 2 years in management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main client contact and manage workflows, deadlines and deliverables.
• Review complex returns including tax provision work with a senior staff.
• Lead Tax Staff and Seniors in a dynamic advisory environment.
• Provide training and development for junior staff.
• Deliver superior client service and proactive tax planning opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Client communications

Tax compliance

Team leadership

Review of complex returns

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

CPA license

Job description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development.

Our Core Tax Services team is seeking a Tax Manager to support our Richmond, VA market on a hybrid schedule (average 2-3 days/week in office). The successful candidate will manage the client’s tax compliance needs, anticipate tax and business issues, and recognize tax planning opportunities.

Candidates should be accustomed to working as the main point of contact with the client and will be comfortable in managing workflows, deadlines, deliverables, and client communications.

This role will also be responsible for training and developing less experienced professional staff.

As a Manager, you will:

• Solve problems for clients in industries such as manufacturing, real estate, professional services, and high net worth individuals
• Manage engagements and provide knowledgeable review of complex returns including tax provision work
• Leverage your project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication abilities
• Lead Tax Staff and Seniors in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrate superior client service skills

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Master's preferred
• Must be CPA certified with an active CPA license
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting with a minimum of 2 years of managerial experience
• Strong background and understanding of pass through entity structures and a general understanding of corporate taxation
• General understanding of partnership taxation, particularly with respect to partnership equity investments

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

• Annual bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision care
• Disability
• Life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• Other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection

Pay Range: $100,060-$162,100

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. © 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved. At Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose your path. Join the Firm that acknowledges and recognizes the power of the individual.