Tax Manager

Royal Search Group; Sparta Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Search Group is partnering with a wealth management and advisory firm seeking a Tax Manager to oversee complex federal and state tax engagements for individuals, families, trusts, and closely held businesses. The role emphasizes tax planning, research, and team leadership within an in-house tax practice.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of public accounting tax experience, CPA licensure, and strong knowledge across entity types, with the ability to collaborate with advisors and client

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 6+ years of recent public accounting experience in Tax, with experience managing people.
• Strong knowledge of individual, corporate, partnership, nonprofit, trust, and estate taxation.
• Experience reviewing and preparing complex tax returns.
• Background serving closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Experience with tax software platforms; UltraTax experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and nonprofits.
• Manage multiple client engagements with accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
• Develop proactive tax planning strategies for high-net-worth clients and business owners.
• Provide research on complex federal/state tax matters and communicate recommendations.
• Mentor and develop a team of tax professionals and oversee workflow to meet deadlines.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

UltraTax

QuickBooks

Job description

Location: Hybrid role based near Sparta, NJ. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance for regular in-office collaboration.

Overview

A growing wealth management and financial advisory organization is seeking a Tax Manager to join its in-house tax practice. Operating as the tax division of a well-established RIA and wealth management platform, this team works closely with financial advisors, planners, and client service professionals to deliver integrated tax compliance and strategic tax planning solutions.

The Tax Manager will oversee complex tax engagements, provide proactive tax planning advice, research technical tax matters, and lead a small team of tax professionals. The ideal candidate brings strong public accounting experience, deep technical expertise across multiple entity types, and a consultative approach to supporting high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and closely held businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Review

• Review and prepare complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations.
• Manage multiple client engagements while maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with evolving tax regulations and filing requirements.
• Develop proactive tax planning strategies for business owners, executives, families, and high-net-worth clients.
• Prepare tax projections and identify opportunities for tax efficiency and long-term planning.
• Analyze financial information and business activities to support strategic tax recommendations.
• Partner with financial advisors and planning professionals to incorporate tax strategy into broader wealth planning initiatives.

Technical Research

• Research complex federal and state tax matters and provide practical recommendations.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting clients and internal processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax and accounting professionals.
• Review staff work, provide technical guidance, and support ongoing professional development.
• Assist with workflow management and engagement scheduling to ensure deadlines are met.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor on tax planning and compliance matters.
• Communicate complex tax concepts in a clear, client-friendly manner.
• Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships through responsive and consultative service.

Desired Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 6+ years of recent public accounting experience in Tax, with experience managing people.
• Strong technical knowledge of individual, corporate, partnership, nonprofit, trust, and estate taxation.
• Experience reviewing and preparing complex tax returns.
• Background serving closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Experience with tax software platforms; UltraTax experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong technical tax foundation with a consultative mindset.
• Comfortable balancing compliance, planning, and client advisory responsibilities.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys partnering with financial advisors and wealth management professionals.
• Proven ability to lead staff, manage deadlines, and oversee complex engagements.
• Relationship-focused professional committed to delivering exceptional client service.

This opportunity offers the chance to join the tax practice of a growing wealth management organization, providing meaningful exposure to integrated tax planning, advisory work, and sophisticated client situations that extend beyond a traditional public accounting environment.