Tax Manager

Hungerford; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Hungerford, a West Michigan firm with over 85 years of service, seeks a Tax Manager to lead complex engagements and mentor staff. You’ll oversee diverse tax returns, provide planning and advisory services, and strengthen client relationships across private and public client bases.

You will collaborate with leadership to manage budgets, timelines, and technology-enabled processes, ensuring exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA license required.
• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience, including experience reviewing returns and managing engagements.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience providing tax planning and consulting services to individuals and businesses.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements and competing priorities.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service and building long‑term relationships.
• Proficiency with tax software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review individual, partnership, trust, corporation, and S corporation tax returns.
• Provide tax planning, consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base.
• Research complex tax issues and develop practical solutions and recommendations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong and lasting relationships.
• Review tax filings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist clients with tax notices, audits, and other tax‑related matters.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff accountants and senior associates.
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure exceptional client service.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiencies, and leverage technology.
• Collaborate with partners and firm leadership on client service initiatives and business development opportunities.

Skills

Tax expertise

Client relationships

Leadership

Mentoring

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Hungerford is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with over 85 years of proud service to West Michigan. We offer expertise in tax, audit, accounting, business advisory, technology, and wealth management. Our culture is rooted in excellence, inclusivity, and a shared dedication to client success and employee growth. By exchanging innovative ideas, we help organizations thrive, create new opportunities for our people, and give back in meaningful ways. Through it all, we make sure to have fun. As a locally owned and operated firm, we’re proud to call Grand Rapids, Greenville, Holland, Muskegon, and St. Joseph home.

Your Impact

As a Tax Manager, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients while providing leadership, technical expertise, and strategic guidance to our Tax team. You’ll oversee complex tax engagements, develop meaningful client relationships, and play a key role in mentoring and developing staff. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both our clients’ success and the continued growth of our firm.

How You Will Add Value

• Manage and review individual, partnership, trust, corporation, and S corporation tax returns.
• Provide tax planning, consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base.
• Research complex tax issues and develop practical solutions and recommendations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong and lasting relationships.
• Review tax filings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist clients with tax notices, audits, and other tax‑related matters.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff accountants and senior associates.
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure exceptional client service.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiencies, and leverage technology.
• Collaborate with partners and firm leadership on client service initiatives and business development opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA license required.
• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience, including experience reviewing returns and managing engagements.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience providing tax planning and consulting services to individuals and businesses.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements and competing priorities.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service and building long‑term relationships.
• Proficiency with tax software and Microsoft Office applications.

What You Will Gain

• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible scheduling and work‑life balance
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) and retirement planning resources
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Paid volunteer time
• Employee engagement initiatives focused on wellness, sustainability, and community involvement

Join Us

At Hungerford, you’ll find more than a job. You’ll join a team dedicated to helping clients navigate complex tax challenges while supporting your professional growth and leadership development. If you’re looking for an opportunity to influence client success, mentor talented professionals, and contribute to a collaborative and innovative culture, we’d love to connect with you.