Tax Manager

Jobot; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing public accounting team. This role leads client engagements, oversees tax compliance and planning, and mentors accounting professionals, while building strong business relationships with diverse clients.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical tax background, excellent client management skills, and can guide a team to deliver practical tax guidance and growth for the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Five+ years of public accounting experience with a strong tax focus.
• CPA license preferred.
• Experience managing tax engagements and reviewing complex tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations, compliance, and planning.
• Experience with corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax returns.
• Ability to manage client relationships and communicate complex tax matters effectively.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior accounting professionals.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with tax preparation software, accounting platforms, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee tax engagements for clients.
• Lead tax planning and advisory engagements for business and individual clients.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned client relationships.
• Research complex tax matters and develop practical solutions.
• Oversee resolution of tax notices and compliance issues.
• Review tax returns and supporting workpapers for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage engagement timelines, workflow, and deliverables.
• Mentor, train, and guide junior accounting professionals.
• Identify opportunities to improve client services and engagement efficiency.
• Participate in special tax planning and business advisory projects.

Skills

Tax expertise

Client management

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA license preferred

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job details

A More Personal Firm Environment. Greater Client Responsibility. Room to Lead and Grow.

Salary: $130,000 - $165,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a client-focused professional services firm providing tax, accounting, and business advisory services. We work with businesses and individuals across a variety of industries, helping them navigate financial decisions, manage complexity, and plan for the future.

Our approach is built around personalized service, technical expertise, and long-term client relationships. We believe in being accessible, responsive, and proactive in helping clients address their financial and business needs.

Why join us

• Take ownership of meaningful client relationships and serve as a trusted tax advisor.
• Work with a diverse client base across a variety of industries and business structures.
• Have the opportunity to influence engagement strategy, workflow, and client service.
• Play an active role in mentoring and developing other accounting professionals.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values professional judgment, responsiveness, and individual contributions.
• Continue developing your career while taking on greater leadership and client-facing responsibilities.

Job Details

We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing public accounting team. This is an opportunity for an established tax professional to take a leadership role in managing client engagements, overseeing tax compliance and planning, and developing strong relationships with business and individual clients.

Our ideal candidate brings a strong technical tax background, excellent client management skills, and the ability to guide and support other accounting professionals. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of client relationships, provide practical tax guidance, and contribute to the continued growth of our practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individuals.
• Lead tax planning and advisory engagements for business and individual clients.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned client relationships, addressing questions and providing ongoing guidance.
• Research complex tax matters and develop practical solutions to client challenges.
• Oversee the resolution of federal and state tax notices and other compliance issues.
• Review tax returns and supporting workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manage engagement timelines, workflow, and deliverables to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Mentor, train, and provide guidance to junior accounting professionals.
• Identify opportunities to improve client services, internal processes, and engagement efficiency.
• Participate in special projects involving tax planning, business advisory, and other accounting services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Five or more years of public accounting experience, with a strong concentration in tax.
• CPA license preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing tax engagements and reviewing complex tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations, compliance, and planning.
• Experience working with corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax returns.
• Ability to manage client relationships and communicate complex tax matters effectively.
• Previous experience mentoring, supervising, or reviewing the work of junior accounting professionals.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Experience with tax preparation software, accounting platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Requirements

• Substantial public accounting tax experience.
• Ability to independently manage multiple client engagements and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to review tax returns and identify technical issues.
• Strong client service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to provide direction, mentorship, and technical guidance to team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to professional standards, accuracy, and continued technical development.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.