Tax Manager

GH; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GH is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and consulting engagements for a diverse client base including privately held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and nonprofit organizations.

The Tax Manager will serve as a key leader within the tax department, mentoring staff and coordinating engagement workflow with partners to deliver timely, accurate, and value-driven services, contributing to the firm’s long-term growth and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license in good standing required.
• 5–8+ years of public accounting tax experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review federal, state, and local tax returns for diverse clients.
• Provide proactive tax planning and consulting services.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned clients and manage engagement expectations.
• Supervise, mentor, and train tax staff to ensure quality work.
• Oversee engagement budgets, staffing, and deadlines.
• Assist with business development and proposals.

Skills

Public accounting tax

CPA license

Communication

Project management

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CCH ProSystem fx Tax

CCH Engagement

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and client-focused Tax Manager to join their growing CPA firm. The Tax Manager will oversee tax compliance and consulting engagements for a diverse client base, including privately held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and nonprofit organizations.

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing tax compliance and consulting engagements for a diverse client base, while ensuring exceptional client service and adherence to firm quality standards. This role serves as a key leader within the tax department, overseeing staff development, engagement workflow, and client relationships.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in public accounting, strong technical tax expertise, and proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx Tax and CCH Engagement. The Tax Manager will work closely with partners and staff to deliver timely, accurate, and value-driven tax services while contributing to the firm's long-term growth and success.

Description

Our client is seeking an experienced and client-focused Tax Manager to join their growing CPA firm. The Tax Manager will oversee tax compliance and consulting engagements for a diverse client base, including privately held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and nonprofit organizations.

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing tax compliance and consulting engagements for a diverse client base, while ensuring exceptional client service and adherence to firm quality standards. This role serves as a key leader within the tax department, overseeing staff development, engagement workflow, and client relationships.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in public accounting, strong technical tax expertise, and proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx Tax and CCH Engagement. The Tax Manager will work closely with partners and staff to deliver timely, accurate, and value-driven tax services while contributing to the firm's long-term growth and success.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns
• Provide proactive tax planning and consulting services
• Serve as primary contact for assigned clients
• Supervise, mentor, and train tax staff
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, and deadlines
• Assist with business development and proposals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA license in good standing
• 5 - 8+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state taxation
• Excellent communication and project management skills

Key Competencies

• Technical tax expertise
• Client service orientation
• Leadership and coaching
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Business development mindset

Success Measures

• Quality and accuracy of tax engagements
• Timely completion of projects
• Staff development and retention
• Client satisfaction and retention
• Engagement profitability