Tax Manager – Core

Schneider Downs; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance from day one

20+ days of paid time off

CPA exam bonus

Profit sharing

Job summary

A professional services firm in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax consulting and compliance services. You’ll manage key client relationships and ensure tax engagements are executed efficiently. Candidates should have a CPA or advanced tax degree with a minimum of five years in public accounting. The role embraces a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility and work-life balance. In addition to competitive compensation, the firm offers generous paid time off, professional development programs, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience in tax.
• Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills required.
• Excellent writing, communication and tax research skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop strong client relationships on tax engagements.
• Manage engagement workflow, resources, and billing.
• Review tax returns and provide recommendations.
• Stay informed of current tax legislation.

Skills

Client relationship development

Leadership and mentoring

Tax research and analytical skills

Public speaking and presentation skills

Education

CPA, J.D., LL.M or Masters in Taxation

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry, you know what matters most to clients: Big thinking with a personal focus. You also know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth, work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, the opportunity to give and receive one‑on‑one coaching and mentoring, as well as learning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience them all at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building a career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.

As a Tax Manager – Core, you will provide tax consulting and compliance services, as well as oversee all aspects of the tax planning, preparation and review process for tax engagements. In this role, you will maintain relationships with a diverse client base in various industries and assist firm leadership in identifying new opportunities and obtaining new engagements. Internally, you will manage engagement economics and provide technical and leadership development to the tax team.

We understand the importance of work‑life balance. That's why we've embraced a hybrid work model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home as well as in the office.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and develop strong client relationships on various tax consulting/compliance engagements
• Manage engagement workflow, engagement team resources and engagement billing
• Work as part of a coordinated client service team approach, working with other practice units to provide industry knowledge and insight to clients in a variety of industries
• Review engagement profitability and prepare and analyze monthly billing for assigned engagements
• Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities
• Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues and tax implications
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and working knowledge of accounting and tax software
• Provide leadership, counseling and career guidance for the development and motivation of the engagement team
• Represent firm and build relationships by attending fundraisers, meetings with prospects/bankers, charitable events, professional organizations, etc.
• Work as a team on internal initiatives that promote firm growth, culture, technical tax content development and technological advances
• Stay informed of current and proposed tax legislation, communicating potential impacts to clients and assist with planning

What You’ll Need

• CPA, J.D., LL.M or Masters in Taxation
• Minimum of five years of public accounting experience in tax
• Ability to develop business and foster client relationships
• Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills
• Excellent writing, communication and tax research skills

WHERE CULTURE COUNTS

At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.

ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST

• Competitive compensation
• Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begin on day one
• 20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance

A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS

Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.