Tax Manager

Smart4Energy; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible working arrangements

Remote work options

Medical, dental, vision, life, and DIS

FSA healthcare & dependent care

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Referral incentives

Professional development and training

Career progression pathways

Team-building and social activities

Generous paid time off

401(k) employer matching

Job summary

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing Tax team in the United States. This role oversees client engagements, tax compliance, and technical guidance. The ideal candidate will have a CPA license, 6+ years in public accounting taxes, and proven leadership.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and help develop the next generation of tax professionals. Flexibility includes remote options and flexible hours, with a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; accounting degree preferred.
• Active CPA licence required.
• Minimum of 6 years of tax experience within a public accounting firm.
• Previous personnel management and team leadership experience.
• Advanced technical knowledge of taxation, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple tax engagements and client relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and decision‑making abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to identify technical challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of assigned tax engagements, including planning, execution, supervision, and final review.
• Lead engagement-related decision‑making, keeping Partners informed of significant developments, client matters, potential risks, and recommendations.
• Review tax returns, supporting workpapers, and related documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback to staff, supporting their professional development and performance.
• Assist with recruitment, resource allocation, workload planning, and team development.
• Monitor engagement budgets, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure engagements are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Identify and resolve complex technical tax and accounting issues, developing practical solutions where necessary.
• Maintain strong client relationships, providing proactive communication and ensuring a high standard of client service.
• Stay up to date with relevant tax legislation, regulatory changes, and developments affecting the profession.

Job description

Hiring for CPA Firm!!

Tax Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing Tax team. This individual will play a key role in managing client engagements, overseeing tax compliance, providing technical guidance, and developing the next generation of tax professionals.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical tax expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of assigned tax engagements, including planning, execution, supervision, and final review.
• Lead engagement-related decision‑making, keeping Partners informed of significant developments, client matters, potential risks, and recommendations.
• Review tax returns, supporting workpapers, and related documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback to staff, supporting their professional development and performance.
• Assist with recruitment, resource allocation, workload planning, and team development.
• Monitor engagement budgets, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure engagements are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Identify and resolve complex technical tax and accounting issues, developing practical solutions where necessary.
• Maintain strong client relationships, providing proactive communication and ensuring a high standard of client service.
• Stay up to date with relevant tax legislation, regulatory changes, and developments affecting the profession.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, with an Accounting degree preferred.
• Active CPA licence required.
• Minimum of 6 years of tax experience within a public accounting firm.
• Previous personnel management and team leadership experience.
• Advanced technical knowledge of taxation, accounting principles, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple tax engagements and client relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and decision‑making abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to identify technical challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills.

Preferred: Experience providing attestation and accounting services would be an advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

The firm offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary.
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours and remote work options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Generous employee and client referral incentives.
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities.
• Clear career progression pathways and advancement programmes.
• Team‑building initiatives, charitable events, and social activities.
• Generous paid time off and annual paid holidays.
• Employer-matching 401(k) retirement programme.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an established tax professional looking to take the next step in their career, lead client engagements, develop a team, and contribute to the continued success of a growing public accounting practice.