Tax Manager

Knott LLP; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Knott LLP is seeking a Tax Manager to lead client engagements from scope to filing and to help develop our growing team. You’ll review the work of Tax Associates, manage a portfolio of clients, and serve as a trusted point of contact on planning, compliance, and IRS matters.

You will supervise Tax Associates, mentor staff, and help develop workflows and proposals. This is a remote, full-time role with collaborative culture and opportunities to influence tax strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in tax preparation at a CPA firm, law firm, or tax practice.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal income tax for individuals and businesses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements from scope to filing and manage engagements within budget.
• Review returns prepared by associates for accuracy.
• Mentor Tax Associates and manage workloads.
• Serve as main client contact on planning, compliance, and IRS matters.
• Assist with planning, documentation, and deadline management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or related field

Tools

Drake

ProSeries

Lacerte

UltraTax

CCH

Job description

Knott LLP | Remote | Full-time

The Role

We’re looking for a Tax Manager to lead client engagements from scope to filing and to help develop our growing team. You’ll review the work of Tax Associates, manage a portfolio of clients, and serve as a trusted point of contact on planning, compliance, and IRS matters.

What You’ll Do

Engagement and Client Management

• Manage a portfolio of individual, business, trust, nonprofit, and cross-border clients
• Scope engagements and help prepare fixed-fee proposals with accurate time and complexity estimates
• Serve as the main contact for clients on planning questions, document requests, and deadlines
• Keep engagements on schedule and within budget

Review and Technical Work

• Review federal and state returns prepared by associates for accuracy, completeness, and technical correctness
• Review and prepare international filings, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8621, 8865, and 1120‑F
• Research complex tax issues and prepare planning memos and client recommendations
• Advise on entity selection, structuring, and tax classification for new and existing businesses

Team Leadership

• Train, mentor, and give feedback to Tax Associates
• Assign work, track workloads, and help improve our workflows and checklists
• Help maintain quality control standards across the practice

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or a related field
• [3‑5] years of experience in tax preparation at a CPA firm, law firm, or tax practice
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal income tax for individuals and businesses
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with deadlines
• Experience managing client relationships and multiple engagements at once
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and tax preparation software [e.g., Drake, ProSeries, Lacerte, UltraTax, CCH]

Preferred

• CPA, EA, or JD in Taxation
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
• Familiarity with practice management and client portal tools