Tax Manager

William Vaughn; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

William Vaughn is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing tax practice. The role focuses on managing tax engagements, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality client service while maintaining work-life balance.

Key responsibilities include reviewing complex returns, providing proactive tax planning, and serving as a primary client contact. CPA with 6+ years in public accounting and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA certification required.
• 6+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.
• Experience reviewing complex business and individual tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience managing client relationships and supervising tax professionals.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance and planning engagements for a diverse client portfolio.
• Review complex federal, state, and local tax returns (Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120-S).
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to business owners and individuals.
• Research complex tax matters and provide strategy recommendations.
• Serve as primary client contact and build strong relationships.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff and senior accountants.
• Manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and deliverables with high quality.
• Collaborate with partners on client strategy and process improvements.

Skills

Client relationships

Staff mentoring

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Tax advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Tax software

Job description

A well-established, mid-sized public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing tax practice. This opportunity is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients, managing complex tax engagements, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Manage tax compliance and planning engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, including closely held businesses, partnerships, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Review complex federal, state, and local tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S.
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to business owners and individual clients.
• Research complex tax matters and provide recommendations on tax strategies and compliance requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities to provide additional value.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff and senior accountants.
• Manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and deliverables while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Collaborate with partners on client strategy, practice development, and process improvements.

Tax Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA required
• 6+ years of progressive tax experience within public accounting.
• Prior experience reviewing complex business and individual tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience managing client relationships and supervising tax professionals.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with tax preparation and research software.