Tax Manager

Staff Financial Group; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth-oriented environment

Job summary

A professional tax consulting firm in Santa Fe, NM, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead the tax function. The role involves overseeing compliance tasks, managing staff, and providing technical expertise while ensuring high-quality service to clients. Candidates should have at least five years of public accounting experience with strong leadership capabilities. The position offers a collaborative, fast-paced office environment and a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong decision‑making and initiative under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and workload management.

Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review of tax returns and related documents.
• Research complex tax issues and develop recommendations.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage client engagements.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage client engagements to meet deadlines.
• Communicate with clients to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Mentor and develop staff; oversee workflow and billing.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Public accounting experience

Education

CPA certification preferred

Job description

Tax Manager - Santa Fe, NM

Overview

Who: A seasoned tax professional with at least five years of public accounting experience and strong leadership abilities.

What: Manages tax engagements, performs final technical reviews, guides staff development, oversees workflow, and supports client relationships while staying current on tax law changes.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Santa Fe, NM

Why: To ensure high-quality tax compliance and advisory services while leading teams, improving processes, and strengthening client satisfaction.

Office Environment: A collaborative, fast-paced, and growth-oriented setting that values initiative, accuracy, and effective communication.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The Tax Manager leads the tax function by overseeing compliance work, managing staff, providing technical expertise, monitoring billing and workflow, and contributing to client service excellence while maintaining confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide final technical review of tax returns and related documents for the majority of the client base.
• Research complex tax issues and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Stay current with changes in tax law and accounting procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and manage client engagements to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Communicate directly with clients to help achieve their best outcomes.
• Direct and support staff and supervisors by setting objectives, providing resources, and promoting a positive work environment.
• Monitor product quality and personnel performance.
• Assign, track, and manage tax projects prepared by staff and supervisors.
• Mentor, develop, and support the professional growth of team members.
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships to identify new business opportunities.
• Oversee billing, collections, WIP management, and review aging and write-downs.
• Participate in internal CPE and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities with initiative.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a heavy workload.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.