Tax Manager (CPA)

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Fairfax, VA is seeking an experienced tax professional to manage and review complex federal and multi-state engagements, including 1040s, corporate, partnership, estate and trust returns. You will serve as primary advisor on compliance, planning, and research, while managing a client portfolio.

This role includes mentoring staff, ensuring technical quality, and contributing to growth with potential partner-track opportunities within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field.
• Master's in Taxation preferred.
• 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 related field

Master's in Taxation preferred

CPA preferred

EA or CPA candidacy pursued

Job description

Essential Job Duties

• 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.