Tax Manager - Advisory Leader & Client Growth

Clark Schaefer Hackett; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO + firm-wide shutdown

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Clark Schaefer Hackett is seeking a Tax Manager to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead complex engagements, and mentor developing professionals in a flexible hybrid environment.

You will review returns, conduct tax research, and help clients develop proactive tax strategies while growing with a respected CPA and advisory firm.

We value relationships, leadership, and client service as we help owners navigate challenges and seize opportunities for business growth.

Qualifications

• CPA, EA, CA, or similar professional designation.
• Public accounting tax experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong technical tax, research, and planning expertise.
• Experience managing client relationships and complex engagements.
• A passion for developing others and delivering exceptional client service.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax engagements from planning through delivery.
• Review tax returns, tax research, and consulting projects.
• Help clients develop proactive tax strategies and minimize tax exposure.
• Serve as a primary advisor and relationship manager for clients.
• Coach, mentor, and develop tax professionals.
• Manage multiple engagements, budgets, and timelines.
• Identify opportunities to bring additional value to clients and strengthen relationships.

Skills

Tax engagements

Review tax returns

Tax research

Advisory projects

Client relationships

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

CPA/EA/CA designation

Job description

Clark Schaefer Hackett is seeking a Tax Manager to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead complex engagements, and mentor developing professionals in a flexible hybrid environment.

You will review returns, conduct tax research, and help clients develop proactive tax strategies while growing with a respected CPA and advisory firm.

We value relationships, leadership, and client service as we help owners navigate challenges and seize opportunities for business growth.