Tax Manager

Tech Observer; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Observer, a professional accounting and advisory firm in Missouri, seeks a Tax Manager to oversee client assignments, deliver high-quality tax services, and lead a team of tax professionals. You will collaborate with partners and staff to ensure timely, accurate filings and strategic tax planning.

Ideal candidates bring strong technical tax knowledge, leadership experience, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining client relationships and a focus on process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong technical tax experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
• Experience reviewing multiple types of tax returns.
• Strong tax research, planning, and projection experience.
• Experience training and developing staff.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and coach teams.
• Strong understanding of professional services and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage client assignments and projects delivering high‑quality tax services.
• Lead staff assignments, training, coaching, and development.
• Plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and resources.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and serve as a bridge between clients, staff, and partners.
• Ensure staff understand and follow established procedures and that returns are accurate and documented.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Strong technical tax knowledge

Team leadership

Coaching skills

Client relationship skills

Organization and attention to detail

Multitasking and deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

The organization is a professional accounting and advisory firm that provides comprehensive financial services to businesses and organizations. The firm offers tax services, outsourced accounting, payroll and CFO support, financial statement preparation, reporting, and business advisory services. With a focus on personalized client service, financial expertise, and practical business insights, the organization helps clients make informed financial decisions and navigate an evolving business environment.

Position Summary

The Tax Manager will be responsible for managing client assignments and projects while delivering high-quality tax services. This position requires strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, project management abilities, and strong client relationship skills.

The Manager will work closely with partners, clients, and tax/accounting professionals to ensure assignments are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate
• Partnership
• Individual
• Gift Tax
• Private Foundations

• Prepare and review year-end tax projections.
• Analyze tax planning strategies and present recommendations to clients.
• Research and support tax return positions.
• Research and develop tax planning strategies.
• Manage staff assignments, training, coaching, and development.
• Plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and resources.
• Track project schedules and due dates.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Serve as a bridge between clients, staff, and partners.
• Develop and improve processes and procedures to maintain quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Ensure staff understand and properly follow established procedures.
• Ensure projects and tax returns are accurate, complete, well-documented, and client-ready before partner review.
• Maintain organized files, project records, notes, and task tracking.
• Lead by example and help staff prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Anticipate project issues, evaluate alternatives, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Manage assignment budgets and profitability.
• Identify opportunities for additional value-added services and cross-selling.
• Support recruitment, business development, retention, and firm-wide initiatives.
• Develop functional specialization and/or industry expertise.
• Share knowledge and actively support team development.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members.

Key Success Factors

• Strong business acumen
• Strong technical tax knowledge and skills
• Team leadership and coaching skills
• Strong client relationship skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong technical tax experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
• Experience reviewing multiple types of tax returns.
• Strong tax research, planning, and projection experience.
• Experience training and developing staff.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and coach teams.
• Strong understanding of professional services and client needs.

Key Performance Indicators

• Assignments completed within established timeframes and budgets.
• High level of client satisfaction.
• Business development and cross-selling results.
• Team satisfaction and development.
• Participation in firm-wide recruitment, business development, and retention initiatives.

Please prioritize candidates with:

• Tax Manager or similar supervisory/management experience
• Corporate, partnership, individual, trust & estate, gift tax, and/or private foundation experience
• Tax planning and projection experience
• Proven staff leadership, coaching, and development experience
• Strong client-facing and communication skills