Tax Manager (Northeast)

Mercer Advisors; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 106,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Advisors is seeking a Tax Manager to join our Tax Team in a hybrid Columbus, OH role. You will lead client relationships, prepare and review income tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and businesses, and deliver tax projections and analyses.

You will mentor a team of Tax professionals, stay current on tax law changes, and communicate effectively with clients and wealth advisors in a fast-paced environment. Strong public accounting background and CPA/EA are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of public accounting experience, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong tax code knowledge and general accounting skills.
• CPA and/or EA required.
• Master’s degree in Tax a plus.
• Experience with CCH Axcess, Workflow and Practice, and SafeSend, a plus.
• Highly organized and tax-oriented.
• Ability to handle a large volume of activities at one time.
• Ability to communicate concepts to clients and advisors in concise and understandable fashion.
• Must be detail-oriented and have excellent time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and sign tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and businesses.
• Create quarterly estimates and projections.
• Responsible for clear & concise communication with clients on all matters related to the delivery of income tax returns.
• Perform tax research.
• Responsible for timely and accurate response to tax questions, estimates, projections, and analysis with both tax and wealth management clients.
• Work with tax staff to respond to tax notices and review of correspondence.
• Stays up to date on tax law and any changes, as well as communicate the effects of the law changes to clients.
• Mentoring responsibility for a team of Senior Tax Associates, Tax Associates, and/or Tax Support Specialists in the local office or region, as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Client service

Communication skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Tax code knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or EA certification

Master’s degree in Tax

Tools

CCH Axcess Workflow Practice SafeSend

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our Tax Team. The Tax group is a dedicated team of professionals who work in conjunction with our wealth advisors to provide tax compliance services to our high-net-worth clients. We are looking for someone who loves client service but does not enjoy the headaches of billable hours in a traditional public accounting firm. We offer a great work/life balance, a fun and supportive environment, and the chance to work directly with a wide variety of clients. We do not do audits or assurance work, and there are no business development requirements.

As a member of the Tax Team, the Tax Manager is primarily responsible for leading client relationships, preparing, reviewing and delivering income tax returns, tax projections, and analysis for our clients. The Tax Manager has a passion for client service with experience in individual and entity tax preparation and review. The Tax Manager is personable, demonstrates superior communication skills, and possesses the flexibility to multi-task in a fast-paced tax services environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare, review and sign tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and businesses
• Create quarterly estimates and projections.
• Responsible for clear & concise communication with clients on all matters related to the delivery of income tax returns
• Perform tax research
• Responsible for timely and accurate response to tax questions, estimates, projections, and analysis with both tax and wealth management clients
• Work with tax staff to respond to tax notices and review of correspondence
• Stays up to date on tax law and any changes, as well as communicate the effects of the law changes to clients
• Mentoring responsibility for a team of Senior Tax Associates, Tax Associates, and/or Tax Support Specialists in the local office or region, as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Minimum 5+ years of public accounting experience, or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Strong tax code knowledge and general accounting skills
• CPA and/or EA required
• Master’s degree in Tax a plus
• Experience with CCH, including Axcess, Workflow and Practice, and SafeSend, a plus.
• Highly organized and tax-oriented
• Ability to handle a large volume of activities at one time
• Ability to communicate concepts to clients and advisors in concise and understandable fashion
• Must be detail-oriented and have excellent time-management skills

Location

This is a hybrid role with a strong preference for candidates in Columbus, OH or Northeast, US

Work Schedule

This professional role requires availability during standard business hours of Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM, and Saturdays as needed during tax season. At times, the role may have early or late hours to meet business tasks and deadlines for external and internal client needs.

Working Conditions

This position may be in a professional office environment or a dedicated home office workspace which is free of interruptions. Whether position is in a dedicated office space or home office workspace, basic technology needs will be provided to satisfy position requirements. Routinely sitting and standing for periods of time. No heavy lifting over 10 lbs.

Application Deadline

The initial deadline for applications is 8/3/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Base Pay Range

$106,000 - $125,000 USD

Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
• Kaiser Medical plans available in California
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
• Two comprehensive Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
• 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
• Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Family Medical Leave
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
• Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
• Pet Insurance
• Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing

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