Tax Manager

Thisiscny; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

Supplemental/Other Insurance

401(k) Plan

Growth & Learning

Job summary

Current is seeking a Tax Manager to lead state and federal tax filings, develop strategies, and ensure compliance for clients across industries. You will supervise staff, manage engagements, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high‑quality tax services.

The role requires CPA, solid public accounting experience, and the ability to guide complex tax work from planning through execution. Our compensation package reflects market norms and includes comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• CPA certification required and public accounting experience.
• Experience directing staff and managing client relationships.
• Ability to present to internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for client relationships within their area of expertise for clients assigned.
• Direct the work of staff employees.
• Provide on-the-job training and presentations to internal teams.
• Provide professional audit, accounting, and/or tax services to assigned clients.
• Manage staffing, scheduling with partners, and progress against budgets and due dates.
• Represent clients before regulatory agencies.
• Meet with clients annually and/or provide direct fieldwork on engagements.
• Supervise engagement planning and monitor progress against budgets.

Skills

Client relationships

Staff supervision

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

CPA

Job description

About the Company

At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own.
Founded in 2023, Currenthas rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value.
We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.

Company Overview:

Bowers Accountants & Advisors Powered by CURRENT stands as a renowned figure in the realm of public accounting, distinguished for its provision of top-tier audit, assurance, and advisory services. As a proud member of the AICPA’s G400, we have moved to the Top 200 Firms nationwide, earning the No. 165 ranking inside Public Accounting's (IPA) 2026 IPA 500 list. We maintain a robust reputation grounded in integrity, professionalism, and unparalleled expertise.

We proudly boast an extensive array of specialties and maintain a strategic presence with offices located in Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Watertown. Committed to delivering innovative solutions, we empower our clients to navigate intricate financial landscapes and attain their distinct financial objectives while serving private and closely held businesses with strategic advice for over 40 years. Whether traditional Tax and Audit, Client Accounting Advisory Services, Business Valuation, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Forensic Accounting, or Financial Planning Services, our approach is to master an in-depth knowledge of our clients with innovative analysis and recommendations to build and maintain net growth. Nationally, we maintain a robust reputation grounded in integrity, professionalism, and unparalleled expertise.

Job Summary:

Responsible for accurately preparing and filing state and federal tax documents. In addition, tax managers develop tax strategies and policies that help the client or business maintain compliance with local and federal tax laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Responsible for client relationships within their area of expertise for clients assigned to them
• Experience to direct the work of staff employees
• Will provide on-the-job training and make presentations to internal teams
• Provide professional audit and accounting, and/or tax service to assigned clients.
• Manages several responsibilities in the face of competing priorities, including staffing requirements, visiting clients for planning and scheduling with the partner, and monitoring progress of engagements in relation to budgets and due dates
• Represent clients before regulatory agencies.
• Meet with assigned business clients and large individual tax clients at least annually, and/or provide direct fieldwork on audit engagements
• Supervise engagement planning and monitor progress of engagements in relation to budgets and due dates.

Qualifications:

• Solid years of experience and proven track record in public accounting.
• CPA required
• Meet with assigned business clients and large individual tax clients at least annually, and/or provide direct fieldwork on audit engagements.
• Ensure proper billing procedures are followed
• Provide professional audit and accounting, and/or tax services to assigned clients.
• Represent clients before regulatory agencies.
• Excellent consulting skills — develops an understanding of client businesses and uses this knowledge to help diagnose needs/opportunities and suggest solutions.
• All other duties as assigned by the hiring manager

Salary: $ 100,000-$120,000.00 DOE plus

Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.
Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.