Tax Manager

NorthPoint Search Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group in Richmond, VA seeks a Tax Manager on a hybrid schedule (2–3 days in office). You will lead tax engagements, review returns, and mentor Tax Staff and Seniors across manufacturing, real estate, professional services, and high-net-worth clients.

The role emphasizes pass-through entity taxation, partnership structures, and proactive tax planning while developing junior team members in a collaborative, growth‑driven practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of pass-through entity structures and general corporate taxation.
• Working knowledge of partnership taxation, particularly equity investment structures.

Responsibilities

• Solve tax and business challenges for clients across industries.
• Manage engagements and review complex returns, including tax provision work.
• Lead and mentor Tax Staff and Seniors in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop junior team members and provide technical leadership.
• Deliver superior client service and maintain trusted client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Tax Manager - Richmond, VA

Who

An experienced tax professional with strong managerial skills and expertise in pass-through entity and partnership taxation.

What

Manage complex tax engagements, oversee compliance workflows, review returns, and mentor Tax Staff and Seniors.

When

Hiring immediately to support the expanding Richmond, VA market.

Where

Richmond, Virginia on a hybrid schedule (2–3 days per week in office).

Why

To strengthen a growing practice by providing technical expertise, leadership, and exceptional client service.

Office Environment

Fast-paced, collaborative, integrity-driven, and focused on professional development and growth.

Salary

Competitive compensation supported by a comprehensive total rewards and benefits package.

Position Overview

The Tax Manager will serve as the main point of contact for clients, lead tax engagements, anticipate tax and business issues, and identify planning opportunities while developing junior team members across a variety of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve tax and business challenges for clients in manufacturing, real estate, professional services, and high-net-worth sectors.
• Manage engagements and review complex returns, including tax provision work.
• Lead and mentor Tax Staff and Seniors in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Utilize strong project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Deliver superior client service and maintain trusted client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of pass-through entity structures and general corporate taxation.
• Working knowledge of partnership taxation, particularly equity investment structures.