Tax Manager - Construction

Staff Financial Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and firm holidays

Flexible work schedules

Paid maternity and adoption leave

Health and wellness benefits

One-on-one professional coaching

Job summary

A dynamic tax practice in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Tax Manager to lead multiple tax engagements and mentor junior staff. This role involves developing client relationships, managing workflows, and conducting technical reviews on complex taxation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of public accounting experience, a CPA certification, and expertise in entity-level taxation. Enjoy a flexible office environment with generous benefits, including extensive paid leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent accounting firm experience managing complex tax projects and workflows.
• CPA certification required.
• Broad experience with entity-level taxation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple tax engagements and oversee technical tax reviews.
• Research complex tax issues and propose innovative solutions.
• Mentor staff and support client relationships.
• Manage workflows and monitor billable hours and variances.
• Perform technical reviews of multiple tax returns with varying complexity.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational abilities

Excellent communication skills

Entity-level taxation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s in Tax

Tools

Tax software and technology tools

Job description

Tax Manager - Construction - Charlotte, NC

Who: A tax professional with 5+ years of recent public accounting experience and strong expertise in entity-level taxation.

What: Lead and review complex tax engagements while managing client relationships, developing staff, and ensuring high-quality tax compliance and advisory services.

When: Full‑time opportunity available immediately.

Where: Charlotte, NC

Why: To make a meaningful impact on clients and communities while supporting the growth of a dynamic tax practice.

Office Environment: Supportive, flexible, and development‑focused, with an emphasis on teamwork and continuous learning.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The Tax Manager leads and manages multiple tax engagements, overseeing technical tax reviews, supervising team members, and supporting client relationships. This role includes researching complex tax issues, managing workflows, mentoring staff, and contributing to business development efforts. The Tax Manager plays an essential role in engagement economics, quality control, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of each customer's business and communicate engagement economics clearly.
• Provide frequent updates to customers regarding engagement progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Continuously expand technical knowledge and train the team on updated tax practices.
• Monitor billable hour budgets and review variances with the team.
• Perform technical reviews of multiple tax returns with varying degrees of complexity.
• Research complex tax issues and propose innovative solutions with input from stakeholders.
• Create developmental plans for team members and track progress.
• Delegate and manage tax and research assignments to ensure accurate and efficient work.
• Lead, motivate, coach, and support the tax team.
• Support business development through networking, community involvement, and professional events.
• Build and sustain strong customer relationships from start to finish.
• Participate in recruiting efforts and celebrate team and individual accomplishments.
• Provide timely performance feedback and contribute to promotion readiness assessments.
• Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s in Tax preferred.
• 5+ years of recent accounting firm experience managing complex tax projects and workflows.
• Broad experience with entity-level taxation.
• CPA certification required.
• Strong multitasking and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with tax software and technology tools.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Generous PTO and firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 16 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks parental leave, and 4 weeks caregiver leave (once eligible).
• First‑class health and wellness benefits, including coaching and mental health counseling.
• One‑on‑one professional coaching.
• Leadership and career development programs.
• Access to Beyond, a unique program offering personal and professional growth experiences.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.