Tax Manager | CPA Firm

Orion Placement; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Fridays off (summer)

Health and dental insurance

PTO 25 days

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a Tax Manager in Newark, DE for a hybrid role with strong client leadership and mentorship opportunities. You will review complex returns, lead tax planning for individuals and business owners, and collaborate with firm leadership to elevate service quality.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in public accounting tax, a CPA (preferred) or EA, and a solid foundation in federal/state taxation across multiple entity types; familiarity with new AI-enabled tools is welcome.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• CPA designation preferred; EA candidates may also be considered.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state taxation.
• Experience reviewing complex individual and business tax returns.
• Experience with multiple entity types and multi-state taxation.
• Strong client relationships, communication, leadership, and project management.
• Experience mentoring or supervising tax professionals.
• Willingness to adopt AI-enabled tax tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Review complex individual and business tax returns across multiple entity types.
• Lead proactive tax planning and strategy for individuals, business owners, and organizations.
• Build trusted client relationships and work closely with business owners and firm leadership.
• Manage tax research projects involving federal and state matters.
• Handle IRS and state tax notices, examinations, and related client matters.
• Review multi-state tax issues and recommend appropriate strategies.
• Manage multiple engagements while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop tax professionals throughout the team.
• Serve as a technical resource and help strengthen the firm's growing tax practice.
• Embrace evolving tax technologies, including AI-enabled tools and modern research platforms.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting

CPA designation preferred

EA designation considered

Tools

Tax software

Job description

• Take the next step in your tax career with a respected, growing regional CPA firm.
• Step into a highly visible Tax Manager role with the potential to develop into a partner-track opportunity.
• Work in a flexible hybrid environment that supports both collaboration and work-life balance.
• Enjoy Fridays off during the summer.
• Receive 100% company-paid health and dental insurance for you and your family.
• Start earning toward 25 days of PTO annually from day one.
• Benefit from paid parental leave and immediate participation in the company 401(k) plan.
• Join a collaborative team where technical expertise, proactive client service, and professional growth are genuinely valued.

Location

Newark, Delaware. This is a hybrid opportunity for a local candidate who can maintain a regular presence with our team while enjoying flexibility outside the office.

Note

Candidates must have 6+ years of recent public accounting tax experience and either an active CPA designation or an EA designation supported by significant relevant experience. Local candidates who can work a hybrid schedule in the Newark area are strongly preferred.

About Us

We are an established and growing regional CPA firm providing accounting, tax, advisory, trust, business, and consulting services to individuals and businesses. Our team combines strong technical expertise with a personal, proactive approach to helping clients achieve their goals. We value long-term relationships, professional excellence, collaboration, and continued development.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Review complex individual and business tax returns across multiple entity types.
• Lead proactive tax planning and strategy for individuals, business owners, and organizations.
• Build trusted client relationships and work closely with business owners and firm leadership.
• Manage tax research projects involving complex federal and state tax matters.
• Handle IRS and state tax notices, examinations, and related client matters.
• Review multi-state tax issues and recommend appropriate strategies.
• Manage multiple engagements while maintaining strong quality and deadline standards.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop tax professionals throughout the team.
• Serve as a technical resource and help strengthen the firm's growing tax practice.
• Embrace evolving tax technologies, including AI-enabled tools and modern research platforms.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• CPA designation preferred and strongly desired; experienced EA candidates may also be considered.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a closely related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state taxation.
• Experience reviewing complex individual and business tax returns.
• Experience with multiple entity types and multi-state taxation.
• Strong client relationship, communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Experience mentoring or supervising tax professionals.
• Comfortable using tax preparation and research software.
• Willingness to adopt new technology and AI-enabled tools.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a growing team where experienced professionals have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients, mentor others, and continue advancing their careers. We offer the flexibility of hybrid work alongside strong benefits, generous time off, summer Fridays, and a collaborative culture that values both technical excellence and enjoying the people you work with. For the right professional, this role also offers meaningful long-term advancement potential.