Tax Manager – Construction

Software Placement Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

New client bonuses

Open paid-time-off policy

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Public Accounting Firm in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Tax Manager to lead tax planning, consulting, and compliance for construction clients. You will mentor junior staff, grow the client base, and collaborate with partners on engagement management.

The role emphasizes proactive tax strategies, effective communication, and staying current with regulatory changes, while delivering strong client service and leadership within the team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years public accounting experience with tax concentration
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of accounting software
• Excellent time management and collaboration with team and clients
• CPA or law degree required

Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning, consulting, and compliance for construction clients
• Specialize in individual and business tax returns with flow-through focus
• Mentor junior staff and grow the client base
• Collaborate with partners and staff on client management and business development
• Supervise associates to manage deadlines on engagements
• Contribute to firm marketing and client acquisition efforts
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise clients on impact
• Represent the firm at networking events and in the business community
• Uphold firm culture, values, and client service principles
• Foster communication and resourcefulness within the team

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Communication skills

Accounting software

Time management

CPA or JD

Education

CPA or JD

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 + bonus + new client bonuses

Overview

An established public accounting firm is seeking a Tax Manager to lead tax planning, consulting, and compliance work for construction industry clients. This role is central to delivering proactive tax strategies while mentoring junior staff and helping grow the firm's client base.

What you'll do

• Interact closely with clients and firm team members to provide innovative and proactive individual and business tax planning, consulting, and compliance services in a timely and effective manner
• Specialize in both individual and business tax returns, with a concentration in flow-through entities
• Ensure complete client and team satisfaction through open communication, managing deadlines, and proactively sharing tax savings strategies
• Work closely with Partners, Directors, Senior Managers, and staff on client management, professional development, and business development activities
• Supervise and lead associate and senior associate team members to manage responsibilities and deadlines on client engagements
• Develop skills to attract new clients and market the firm's services, facilitating expansion of business with existing clients
• Keep abreast of legislative or professional changes and consult with clients on potential implications
• Participate in client development through networking events and professionally represent the firm in the business community
• Display continual commitment to the firm's culture, values, and client service principles
• Demonstrate communication, intuitive, and resourcefulness skills that encourage others to develop the same

Required qualifications

• 4+ years previous public accounting experience with a strong concentration in tax, including corporate, partnership, individual, trusts and estate planning, and resolving complex tax issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of various accounting software
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work effectively with all internal team members and clients
• CPA or law degree is required

Compensation and benefits

• Compensation of $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 plus bonus and new client bonuses
• Competitive compensation
• Lucrative new business and employee referral bonuses
• Anniversary bonus
• Open paid-time-off policy
• Flexible work environment for work/life balance
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Affordable short- and long-term disability insuranceAffordable accidental and critical illness insurance
• 9 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual performance reviews

Why this role

This position offers the chance to lead high-impact tax planning and compliance work for construction clients while developing leadership and business development skills within a firm that emphasizes work/life balance and comprehensive benefits.