Tax Manager

Accavallo & Company, LLC; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Accavallo & Company, LLC in Shelton, CT invites a Tax Manager to lead the preparation and review of individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance while guiding tax planning engagements.

This full-time, on-site role requires a CPA license or eligibility, several years of public accounting tax experience, and proven analytical, communication, and deadline‑management skills to deliver exceptional client service and firm-grade tax processes.

Qualifications

• CPA license or eligible; degree in accounting/finance.
• Several years of public accounting tax experience with supervisory duties.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor tax staff and manage client engagements.
• Review and prepare individual, corporate, partnership tax returns.
• Keep abreast of federal, state, and local tax laws and issues.
• Contribute to development of firm tax processes and best practices.
• Coordinate workflows, deadlines, and client communications.

Skills

Tax Planning

Tax Preparation

Tax Compliance

Tax Law

Analytical

Organizational Skills

Communication

Client Interaction

Education

CPA license or eligibility

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Tax Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Accavallo & Company, LLC is a professional accounting firm serving a diverse range of clients with individualized financial and tax needs. The firm’s certified professionals and support staff actively pursue continuing education through seminars and conferences to provide current, high-quality service. Team members focus on understanding each client’s business and personal goals to deliver objective, reliable advice. The firm emphasizes professionalism, integrity, respect, fairness, and strong client relationships. Accavallo & Company, LLC is dedicated to outstanding client service and long-term loyalty through expertise and commitment to quality.

Role Description

The Tax Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Shelton, CT. This role is responsible for managing and reviewing individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. The Tax Manager will oversee tax planning engagements, identify tax savings opportunities, and advise clients on complex tax matters. Day-to-day tasks include supervising and mentoring tax staff, coordinating workflows and deadlines, and collaborating with other team members to deliver high‑quality client service. The Tax Manager will also research tax issues, stay current on legislative changes, assist with IRS and state tax notices, and contribute to the development and refinement of firm tax processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Tax Planning and Tax Preparation to support client advisory and accurate return preparation.
• Candidates should possess expertise in Tax Compliance and Tax Law to ensure filings meet federal, state, and local requirements.
• Candidates should possess a broad understanding of Tax concepts to analyze complex situations and communicate implications to clients.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or eligibility strongly preferred; degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Several years of progressive public accounting tax experience, including supervisory responsibilities and direct client interaction.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a commitment to ethical, client‑focused service.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software and Microsoft Office; experience with workflow and document management systems is beneficial.