Tax Manager, CPA — Leadership & Advisory Path

Wertz & Associates; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

401(k) Match

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Summer Fridays Program

Professional development and training

Leadership development opportunities

Partnership-track potential

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Tax Manager, CPA to join its leadership team and help oversee a growing tax practice. You will work with business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals, delivering proactive planning and advisory services while leading a team of tax professionals.

The ideal candidate holds an active CPA license, has 7–10+ years of public accounting experience, and demonstrates strong leadership, client service, and technical tax skills.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting preferred
• 7–10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
• Strong technical tax knowledge and tax research capabilities
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns
• Proven leadership and staff development experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to professional excellence and client service

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax planning and compliance engagements for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and closely held businesses
• Develop proactive tax strategies that create meaningful value for clients
• Research and resolve complex federal, state, and local tax issues
• Keep clients informed regarding tax law changes and planning opportunities
• Serve as a trusted advisor on tax, financial, and business matters
• Mentor, coach, and develop tax professionals across the practice
• Review technical work to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Assist with training and professional development initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Meet regularly with clients to understand business objectives and challenges
• Identify opportunities to expand advisory services and provide additional value
• Support business development and networking initiatives
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Tax knowledge

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting

Job description

Wertz & Associates in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Tax Manager, CPA to join its leadership team and help oversee a growing tax practice. You will work with business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals, delivering proactive planning and advisory services while leading a team of tax professionals.

The ideal candidate holds an active CPA license, has 7–10+ years of public accounting experience, and demonstrates strong leadership, client service, and technical tax skills.