Tax Manager

Accounting Career Consultants; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation and full benefits package

Clear path to Partner

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accounting Career Consultants in St. Louis is seeking a Tax Manager or a high-performing Senior Tax Associate ready for managerial responsibilities. This role offers a chance to work with high-net-worth clients and engage in complex tax planning within a collaborative, employee-focused firm.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, CPA qualification, and experience managing multiple projects. The firm emphasizes career longevity, client relationships, and offers clear paths to partnership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tax experience within a public CPA firm.
• Experience with business, trust, and individual tax returns.
• Strong review experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee individual and business tax returns.
• Manage client engagements from start to finish.
• Review work and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Client communication skills

Multi-project management

Tax planning strategies

QuickBooks

Education

CPA (required) or EA

Tools

UltraTax

Job description

A growing, entrepreneurial CPA firm in the St. Louis area is seeking a Tax Manager or high‑performing Senior Tax Associate ready to step into a Manager-level role over time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys complex, relationship‑driven tax work and wants long‑term growth potential within a collaborative, employee‑focused environment.

This well‑established firm works with high‑net‑worth individuals, privately held businesses, family entities, and private equity‑backed clients. The team values technical excellence, strong client relationships, and creating a workplace where employees can build long‑term careers.

Positives

• Strong compensation and full benefits package
• Clear path to Partner for long‑term fit
• Collaborative team with excellent tenure and culture
• Complex tax work — not basic compliance volume work
• Direct client interaction and relationship management exposure
• Flexible environment with leadership focused on employee experience
• Opportunity for cross‑training in consulting, wealth management, and outsourced accounting
• Modern office in walkable Webster Groves location

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and oversee individual, partnership, S‑Corp, trust, and business tax returns
• Provide tax planning strategies and consultations for clients
• Manage client engagements from start to finish
• Serve as a primary contact for an existing client base
• Review work and help mentor/develop junior staff
• Work with complex entrepreneurial and private equity‑related entities

Qualifications

• CPA required or in process (EA considered depending on background)
• 3+ years of tax experience within a public CPA firm
• Experience with business, trust, and individual tax returns
• Strong review experience and client communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience with QuickBooks required; UltraTax a plus