Tax Manager, CPA

Wertz & Associates; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Parental leave benefits

Continuing education support

Professional development opportunities

Strong advancement potential

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in Little Rock, AR seeks a Tax Manager to lead sophisticated tax planning and compliance for diverse clients including business owners and family-owned entities.

Advance client engagements, mentor staff, and collaborate with leadership to expand the tax practice while delivering strategic tax guidance and exceptional service.

Join a people-first firm that values collaboration, professional development, and growth opportunities across industries.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience reviewing business and individual tax returns.
• Strong tax research and planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns.
• Oversee tax compliance engagements for individuals and business entities.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency.
• Research and resolve technical tax matters.
• Stay current on evolving tax regulations and legislation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Serve as a trusted resource for tax and business questions.
• Provide proactive tax planning recommendations.
• Communicate strategies and opportunities clearly to clients.
• Deliver high-level client service and responsiveness.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax professionals.
• Review work product and provide constructive feedback.
• Assist with training and development initiatives.
• Help manage workflow and departmental priorities.
• Support a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Manage client engagements from planning through completion.
• Coordinate deadlines, staffing, and project execution.
• Monitor engagement quality standards.
• Address client questions and engagement issues proactively.
• Ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting

Tax experience

Tax returns review

Tax research

Tax planning

Communication

Client relationships

Project management

Job description

Tax Manager, CPA

Tax Advisory | Relationship Management | Leadership Opportunity | Public Accounting Excellence

Compensation: $115,000–$150,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Career Growth Opportunities

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas

Our client, a well-established and highly respected CPA and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing Little Rock office.

This is more than a traditional tax management role.

It's an opportunity to work closely with business owners, entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and individuals while providing strategic tax guidance, leading client engagements, mentoring staff, and helping clients navigate increasingly complex tax and financial challenges.

The firm has built its reputation on technical excellence, long-term client relationships, and a people-first culture that values professionalism, collaboration, and personal growth. As a Tax Manager, you'll play a key role in both client success and the continued development of the tax practice. simplyhired.com

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $115,000–$150,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Established and respected regional CPA firm
• Diverse client base across multiple industries
• Significant client-facing responsibilities
• Opportunity to mentor and develop staff
• Direct interaction with firm leadership
• Strong professional development support
• Long-term growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative culture built around teamwork and client service

Exceptional candidates with significant business development experience, advanced tax planning expertise, or extensive review and leadership responsibilities may be considered above the published compensation range.

About the Firm

Our client is a full-service public accounting and advisory firm providing customized solutions to individuals, closely held businesses, organizations, and growing companies.

Key service areas include:

• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Business Advisory Services
• Accounting & Client Services
• Audit & Assurance
• Wealth & Financial Strategies
• Business Consulting

The firm's success has been built on creating meaningful relationships with clients while fostering a supportive environment where professionals can develop rewarding long-term careers.

The Opportunity

As a Tax Manager, you'll serve as a trusted advisor and engagement leader while overseeing tax planning, compliance, and consulting services for a diverse client portfolio.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Individual Tax Planning
• Business Entity Taxation
• S-Corporation Taxation
• Partnership Taxation
• Multi-State Tax Matters
• Tax Research & Consulting
• IRS & State Notice Resolution
• Client Advisory Services
• Staff Development & Leadership

This position offers an ideal combination of technical tax expertise, client interaction, and leadership responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Planning & Compliance

• Prepare and review complex federal and state tax returns
• Oversee tax compliance engagements for individuals and business entities
• Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency
• Research and resolve technical tax matters
• Stay current on evolving tax regulations and legislation

Client Advisory Services

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Serve as a trusted resource for tax and business questions
• Provide proactive tax planning recommendations
• Communicate strategies and opportunities clearly to clients
• Deliver high-level client service and responsiveness

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax professionals
• Review work product and provide constructive feedback
• Assist with training and development initiatives
• Help manage workflow and departmental priorities
• Support a collaborative and high-performing culture

Engagement Management

• Manage client engagements from planning through completion
• Coordinate deadlines, staffing, and project execution
• Monitor engagement efficiency and quality standards
• Address client questions and engagement issues proactively
• Ensure projects are completed accurately and on time

Qualifications

Required

• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience reviewing business and individual tax returns
• Strong tax research and planning capabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to manage client relationships
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Who Thrives Here?

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys working directly with clients
• Takes a proactive and consultative approach
• Wants meaningful leadership responsibility
• Enjoys mentoring and developing team members
• Values professional growth and continuous learning
• Builds long-term relationships naturally
• Wants a clear path for future advancement

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Parental leave benefits
• Continuing education support
• Professional development opportunities
• Strong advancement potential

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Many Tax Manager opportunities focus primarily on compliance and return review.

This opportunity offers the ability to become a true business advisor.

You'll work closely with clients throughout the year, helping them identify planning opportunities, solve complex tax challenges, and make informed financial decisions. At the same time, 'you'll help develop future tax professionals while contributing to the continued success and growth of a respected public accounting practice.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected CPA and advisory firm known for technical excellence, strong client relationships, and a culture that values people as much as performance. Through collaboration, professional development, and a commitment to exceptional service, the firm has created an environment where talented professionals can build meaningful and successful careers.

If you're a Tax Manager seeking greater client impact, leadership opportunities, and long-term career growth within a respected public accounting firm, we'd love to speak with you confidentially.