Tax Manager

SR Staffing; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SR Staffing is seeking an experienced tax professional to join the leadership team of a well-established public accounting firm in Shelton, Connecticut. The role blends client service, strategic tax planning, and team leadership to support closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.

Key responsibilities include acting as a trusted tax advisor, reviewing complex tax returns, and developing proactive tax strategies. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of public accounting tax experience and a CPA is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA required or strongly preferred.
• Experience with tax software.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted tax advisor delivering compliance and planning.
• Review and manage complex tax returns.
• Develop proactive, tailored tax strategies.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

Technical depth in taxation

Client-focused communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Tax

Tools

UltraTax

Job description

Our client, a well‑established public accounting firm, is seeking an experienced tax professional to join its leadership team. This role blends client service, strategic tax planning, and team leadership, supporting closely held businesses, high‑net‑worth individuals, and fiduciary clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted tax advisor delivering compliance and planning
• Review and manage complex tax returns (individual, business, partnership, trust, estate)
• Develop proactive, tailored tax strategies
• Collaborate with legal and financial advisors
• Oversee engagements, ensure timely and accurate delivery
• Handle IRS and state notice responses
• Mentor and develop tax staff

Qualifications

• 7+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Tax
• CPA required or strongly preferred
• Strong technical depth across individual and entity taxation
• Experience with tax software (UltraTax preferred)
• Client‑focused communicator with strong analytical skills