Tax Manager

Locked In Talent; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Locked In Talent is seeking an experienced Tax Manager for its Birmingham office. The role emphasizes client relationships, mentoring staff, and leading complex tax engagements for a diverse client base in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

You will supervise returns for partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates; research federal, state, and local issues; and partner with senior leadership on engagement planning and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience researching complex tax issues and communicating solutions to clients and internal teams.
• Proven leadership, project management, and staff development skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review a variety of business and individual tax returns, including partnerships, corporations, S corporations, trusts, estates, and gift tax returns.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client engagements, overseeing planning, staffing, timelines, and overall project execution.
• Research complex federal, state, and local tax matters and develop practical planning strategies for clients.
• Partner with senior leadership on larger client engagements, identifying tax issues and recommending solutions.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop associates and senior associates through training, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory and tax services.
• Review the work of junior team members, ensure quality standards are met, and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Contribute to practice growth by supporting business development initiatives and maintaining a high level of client service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

A highly respected regional CPA and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who enjoys building client relationships, mentoring staff, and working with a diverse client base in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. The firm offers a strong culture, long-term career advancement, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on complex tax engagements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review a variety of business and individual tax returns, including partnerships, corporations, S corporations, trusts, estates, and gift tax returns.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client engagements, overseeing planning, staffing, timelines, and overall project execution.
• Research complex federal, state, and local tax matters and develop practical planning strategies for clients.
• Partner with senior leadership on larger client engagements, identifying tax issues and recommending solutions.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop associates and senior associates through training, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory and tax services.
• Review the work of junior team members, ensure quality standards are met, and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Contribute to practice growth by supporting business development initiatives and maintaining a high level of client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience researching complex tax issues and communicating solutions to clients and internal teams.
• Proven leadership, project management, and staff development skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities.