Tax Manager

CyberCoders; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead tax compliance and consulting services. You will oversee preparation and review of returns, provide planning and research, and manage a tax team to ensure timely, accurate filing and strong client service.

The role requires deep technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax rules, with several years in a supervisory capacity within public accounting or corporate tax. CPA license is required; LF details apply.

Qualifications

• CPA license required; Active CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and entity returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Proficient with tax software (Lacerte/UltraTax) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax department workflow to ensure on-time engagements.
• Prepare, review, and finalize individual, partnership, S-corp, and C-corp returns.
• Supervise staff accountants and review workpapers thoroughly.
• Conduct tax research and develop tax-efficient strategies for clients.
• Coordinate planning and projections; identify tax minimization opportunities.
• Maintain client relationships as primary contact and manage expectations.
• Implement quality controls to improve accuracy in tax prep and review.
• Ensure filing deadlines, extensions, and required documentation are met.
• Utilize tax software to prepare and review returns and maintain client records.
• Support business development with client meetings and proposals.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

Tax planning & research

Client service

Communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Advanced degree or certifications a plus

Tools

Lacerte

UltraTax

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead our tax compliance and consulting services. The Tax Manager will oversee preparation and review of individual and business tax returns, provide tax planning and research, manage a team of tax professionals, and ensure timely, accurate filing and excellent client service. This role requires strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax rules, excellent review and preparation skills, and proven leadership in a busy public accounting or corporate tax environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the tax departments workflow, ensuring on-time delivery of tax engagements and adherence to firm standards.
• Prepare, review, and finalize individual, partnership, S-corporation, and corporate tax returns; ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Supervise, mentor, and train staff accountants, delegating tasks and conducting thorough review of workpapers and tax returns.
• Conduct complex tax research and develop tax-efficient strategies for clients; communicate implications and recommendations clearly.
• Coordinate tax planning and projections for clients and internal stakeholders; identify opportunities to minimize tax liabilities.
• Maintain client relationships: serve as primary contact for tax-related questions, represent clients in discussions with tax authorities, and manage expectations.
• Implement process improvements and quality control procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax preparation and review.
• Ensure compliance with filing deadlines, extensions, and required documentation; prepare and review tax provisions and disclosures as needed.
• Utilize tax software and accounting systems to prepare and review returns and maintain accurate client records.
• Support business development efforts by participating in client meetings, proposals, and presentations when needed.

Qualifications

• CPA license required; Active CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial Tax Manager role, ideally in public accounting or large corporate tax department.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing individual and entity tax returns (individual, partnership, S-corp, C-corp).
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations and tax research skills.
• Proven ability to prepare and review complex tax returns and tax provisions accurately under deadline pressure.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and staff development skills; experience managing workflow and delegating tasks.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software (e.g., Lacerte, UltraTax, or equivalent), Excel, and common accounting systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong client service orientation.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple engagements and competing deadlines.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing