Tax Manager

gpac; Shelton (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Flexible schedule

Long-term stability

Growth opportunities

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Tax Manager in Upper Fairfield County in a hybrid role (4 days in-office) to balance remote work with in-person collaboration. You'll manage tax compliance and advisory work for a diverse client base, preparing and reviewing returns while ensuring regulatory compliance and client planning.

You will mentor junior staff, delegate tasks, and help shape how the team's workflow runs. Strong technical tax knowledge, clear communication, and comfort meeting deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience with tax management exposure.
• Strong prep and review experience.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance and advisory work for diverse clients.
• Prepare and review tax returns and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and help shape team workflow.
• Interact directly with clients and exercise decision-making authority.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax advisory

Client communication

Mentoring

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or EA preferred

Job description

Location: Hybrid (4 days in-office) - Upper Fairfield County

Compensation: $150K-$200K + bonus

Job Summary: This hybrid role blends remote work with in-office collaboration for real work-life balance in a firm known for it's family-first culture and tenured staff. You'll manage tax compliance and advisory work for a diverse client base: preparing and reviewing returns, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting client planning. With no rigid corporate structure, you'll have direct client interaction and real decision-making authority. You'll also mentor junior staff, delegate tasks, and help shape how the team's workflow runs. Strong technical tax knowledge, sharp communication skills, and comfort with deadlines are essential.

Benefits

• True work-life balance in public accounting, plus a flexible summer schedule
• Stability with a firm investing in long-term hires
• Flexibility for family and life outside work
• The chance to be a key player, not just a number, with real growth potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or EA ideal
• Public accounting experience with tax management exposure.
• Stong prep + review experience
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.