Tax Manager

Armada Staffing Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Casual dress code

Firm events

Mentorship

Continuing education support

Job summary

Armada Staffing Group is seeking a Tax Senior / Tax Manager (CPA) to join the Richmond, VA team on-site. This role targets a CPA with 5+ years of public accounting tax experience who enjoys client service and staff development.

You will manage tax preparation, planning, client relationships, and team leadership while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of current public accounting tax experience.
• Active CPA license is required.
• Experience with Thomson Reuters tax software and QuickBooks is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, and partnership returns.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.
• Review returns prepared by staff accountants.
• Build tax planning strategies to reduce liabilities.
• Advise clients on tax impact of business decisions.
• Stay current on tax law changes and explain implications to clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Act as main point of contact for client questions.
• Communicate proactively to understand client needs and deliver solutions.
• Track engagement profitability and keep leadership updated on status and issues.
• Mentor, train, and evaluate staff accountants and interns.
• Delegate work and ensure accuracy.
• Provide ongoing feedback and participate in performance reviews.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Serve as a go-to resource in a tax area.
• Spot and fix issues affecting quality or efficiency.
• Share best practices and time-saving tips with the team.

Skills

Public accounting tax

CPA license

Tax software

Excel

Communication

Time management

Tools

Thomson Reuters Tax

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Tax Senior / Tax Manager (CPA) - Richmond, VA (On-site)

We are looking for a Tax Senior or Tax Manager to join their team. This is a great fit for a CPA with 5+ years of public accounting tax experience who enjoys working with clients and developing staff. You’ll find a collaborative culture, approachable leadership, real room to grow, and very little travel.

What You’ll Do

Tax Preparation and Review

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, and partnership returns
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements
• Review returns prepared by staff accountants

Tax Planning and Advisory

• Build tax planning strategies that help clients reduce liabilities
• Advise clients on the tax impact of business decisions
• Stay current on tax law changes and explain what they mean for clients

Client Relationships

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Act as a main point of contact for client questions
• Communicate proactively to understand client needs and deliver solutions
• Track engagement profitability and keep leadership updated on status and issues

Team Leadership

• Mentor, train, and evaluate staff accountants and interns
• Delegate work and make sure it’s completed accurately
• Give ongoing feedback and take part in performance reviews

Operations and Technical Expertise

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines on your own
• Serve as a go-to resource in a technology or specialized tax area
• Spot and fix issues that affect quality or efficiency
• Share best practices and time-saving tips with the team

What You Bring

• 5+ years of current public accounting experience with a focus on tax
• Active CPA license (required)
• Experience with Thomson Reuters tax software, QuickBooks (Desktop and Online), and Excel preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Comfort adapting to new technology
• Ability to handle a fast pace and multiple deadlines
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize independently
• Flexible, team-oriented, and positive

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement plan
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relaxed dress code
• Firm events and family activities
• Coaching and mentorship
• Continuing education support