Tax Manager

FBR Associates LTD; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work flexibility

Employer-paid health insurance

Job summary

FBR Associates LTD in St. Louis, MO seeks an experienced CPA Tax Manager to join our growing public accounting practice. You will work with Partners, manage your client portfolio, and provide meaningful tax planning and advisory services in a flexible environment with competitive compensation.

You will oversee complex federal/state tax compliance, mentor junior staff, and identify tax-saving opportunities while building strong client relationships and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent tax experience in a public accounting firm.
• Active CPA preferred.
• Strong experience with 1040, 1065, 1120 and 1120S returns.
• Strong knowledge of individual and closely held business taxation.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns.
• Strong tax planning and research capabilities.
• Experience managing and developing junior tax professionals.
• Excellent client-facing and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review federal and state tax compliance engagements; ensure deadlines are met.
• Review 1040, 1065, 1120 and 1120S tax returns.
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to individuals and business owners.
• Research complex federal and state tax matters.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the tax team.
• Collaborate with Partners on complex engagements and strategic matters.

Skills

5+ years tax experience

CPA experience / license

Tax planning

Tax research

Client relationship management

Team mentorship

Multi-engagement management

Reviewing complex tax returns

Job description

We are working with an established and growing St. Louis MI public accounting firm looking to add an experienced CPA Tax Manager to its team.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Tax Manager looking for more than just another compliance-focused position. You’ll work closely with Partners, manage your own portfolio of clients and have the opportunity to provide meaningful tax planning and advisory services while benefiting from a flexible working environment and an excellent overall compensation package.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review federal and state tax compliance engagements
• Review 1040, 1065, 1120 and 1120S tax returns
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to individuals and business owners
• Research complex federal and state tax matters
• Manage multiple client engagements and ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients
• Review work prepared by Tax Seniors and Associates
• Mentor and develop junior members of the tax team
• Identify tax-saving and planning opportunities for clients
• Work directly with Partners on complex engagements and strategic client matters

Qualifications

• Active CPA preferred

Required Skills

• 5+ years of recent tax experience within a public accounting firm
• Tax Manager experience or an experienced Tax Supervisor ready to take the next step
• Strong experience with 1040, 1065, 1120 and 1120S returns
• Strong knowledge of individual and closely held business taxation
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns
• Strong tax planning and research capabilities
• Experience managing and developing junior tax professionals
• Excellent client-facing and relationship-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines

Pay range and compensation package

This firm offers a particularly strong benefits and incentive package, including:

• $130,000 – $160,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid / remote working flexibility
• 100% employer-paid employee health insurance premiums
• Employer 401(k) match of up to 4%
• 15 days paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• Office closed on Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Dental and vision insurance available through pre-tax payroll deductions
• $50,000 employer-provided group life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer HSA contribution matching
• Dependent-care pre-tax contribution options
• Employer-paid professional memberships, including MOCPA and AICPA for eligible professionals
• Employer-paid CPE and continuing education
• Discretionary performance bonuses based on firm performance
• Firm-wide annual bonus pool
• 15% new-client award based on qualifying recurring fees for business you introduce to the firm
• Additional performance-based incentive opportunities
• Retention bonus opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants the resources and compensation of an established CPA firm while still enjoying the visibility, autonomy and direct Partner access that can sometimes be lost within larger firms.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Build genuine long-term client relationships
• Move beyond compliance into tax planning and advisory
• Work directly alongside firm leadership
• Have genuine ownership of your client portfolio
• Develop and mentor upcoming tax professionals
• Benefit from a hybrid and flexible working environment
• Enjoy summer Fridays away from the office
• Earn additional compensation through multiple bonus and incentive programs
• Continue progressing toward senior leadership within the firm