Tax Manager - Buffalo

Distinct | North America; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Buffalo is seeking a Tax Manager to join its high-growth accounting business. You’ll handle tax returns and advisory work for small businesses and owners in a fast-evolving environment.

This role offers ownership potential and faster progression as the firm scales, with hybrid work after an initial office-based period.

Qualifications

• CPA or EA credential required.
• Broad tax generalist experience with managing client engagements.
• Comfortable reviewing returns and managing clients.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Commercial, ambitious, and comfortable in a growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns (1040, 1065, 1120-S, 1120 and 1041).
• Provide tax planning and advisory services to clients.
• Manage client relationships and deliver timely guidance.
• Supervise and develop staff on client engagements.
• Oversee bookkeeping and financial statement oversight as needed.

Skills

Public accounting background

Client management

Staff supervision

Tax planning

Education

CPA or EA credential

Job description

CPA or EA | High-growth accounting business | Genuine progression

A fast-growing, entrepreneurial accounting business is looking for a Tax Manager to join its Buffalo operation.

This is a good opportunity for someone who wants more than another traditional CPA firm role. The business is growing quickly through acquisition, investing heavily in technology and AI, and creating plenty of opportunities for people who want to take on more responsibility as it scales.

You’ll work closely with small businesses and business owners across:

• 1040, 1065, 1120-S, 1120 and 1041 returns
• Tax preparation and review
• Client management and advisory
• Staff supervision and development
• Tax planning
• Bookkeeping and financial statement oversight

What they’re looking for:

• CPA or EA
• Strong public accounting / CPA firm background
• Broad tax generalist experience
• Comfortable reviewing returns and managing clients
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff
• Commercial, ambitious and happy working in a growing environment

This is particularly suited to someone who wants more ownership, faster progression and the chance to grow with a business rather than wait years for the next title.

Buffalo | Initially office based with hybrid flexibility longer term