Tax Manager (CPA)

Ledgent-Finance-; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- in Fairfax, Virginia seeks a Tax Manager (CPA) to lead complex tax engagements for individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates and multi-state returns. You will advise on tax compliance, planning and research, manage a client portfolio, mentor staff, and review workpapers for accuracy before client issuance.

CPA or EA candidates with 5+ years in public accounting are preferred, with a potential partner-track opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field; Master's in Taxation preferred.
• CPA preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) or candidates actively pursuing CPA certification will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting environment.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing complex individual, corporate, partnership, estate, trust, and multi-state tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex tax engagements, including individual (1040), corporate, partnership, estate, trust, and multi-state tax returns.
• Serve as the primary advisor on tax compliance, planning, and research, providing guidance on complex federal and state tax issues.
• Independently manage a client portfolio/book of business while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff, including seniors, supervisors, associates, and interns.
• Review tax workpapers and returns for accuracy, technical compliance, and quality before issuance to clients.
• Support practice growth and leadership initiatives, contributing to a potential partner-track career path within the firm.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field

Master's in Taxation preferred

Job description

Tax Manager (CPA) (JN -092026-431206) Fairfax, Virginia

Salary: USD118000 - USD150000 per year

• Manage and review complex tax engagements, including individual (1040), corporate, partnership, estate, trust, and multi-state tax returns.
• Serve as the primary advisor on tax compliance, planning, and research, providing guidance on complex federal and state tax issues.
• Independently manage a client portfolio/book of business while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff, including seniors, supervisors, associates, and interns.
• Review tax workpapers and returns for accuracy, technical compliance, and quality before issuance to clients.
• Support practice growth and leadership initiatives, contributing to a potential partner-track career path within the firm.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field; Master's in Taxation preferred.
• CPA preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) or candidates actively pursuing CPA certification will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting environment.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing complex individual, corporate, partnership, estate, trust, and multi-state tax returns.