Tax Manager (CPA) (onsite)

TRAC Recruiting, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TRAC Recruiting, Inc. seeks a Tax Manager (CPA) for a full-time, on-site role in Florida, servicing high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and closely held businesses.

You will lead tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements, supervise staff, and collaborate with partners to deliver strategic tax advice and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required; candidates in CPA exam considered.
• 5–10+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience with pass-through entities (Partnership, S-Corp, LLC) and C-Corp.
• Strong tax research, planning, and compliance skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and tax software (CCH, ProSystem Tax, Engagement).

Responsibilities

• Manage tax engagements for high-net-worth individuals and pass-through entities.
• Review federal and state returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corps, and C-corps.
• Conduct tax research and identify planning opportunities.
• Build client relationships and serve as primary contact with clients.
• Partner with leadership on tax planning and advisory services.
• Supervise and mentor tax staff to ensure quality and timely work.
• Stay updated on tax law changes and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Active CPA license

5–10+ years tax experience

Tax planning

Client relationship management

Leadership / mentoring

Public accounting background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in Taxation or LL.M. in Taxation

Tools

CCH

ProSystem Tax

Engagement

Fixed Assets

Job description

We are seeking a Tax Manager (CPA) for a full time, onsite and direct hire role for one of our amazing partners. They are open to someone working in Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach, Florida.

This is a great Tax Manager opportunity with a growing public accounting firm with multiple offices in South Florida. You will work with high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and closely held businesses. You will collaborate directly with partners and clients on tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements. This leadership role is ideal for a tax professional with a strong technical background, excellent client service skills, and experience managing complex tax engagements. You will oversee tax compliance, provide strategic tax planning, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients while mentoring and developing staff.

Responsibilities:

• Manage tax engagements for high-net-worth individuals and pass-through entities.
• Review complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
• Perform tax research and identify planning opportunities that deliver value to clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a primary point of contact.
• Partner with firm leadership on tax planning, consulting, and client advisory services.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely completion of engagements.
• Stay informed of changes in tax laws, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Active CPA license required (candidates currently sitting for the CPA exam will also be considered).
• 5–10+ years of public accounting tax experience, with regional, national, or Big Four experience considered a plus.
• Familiar with standard tax practices and procedures with general knowledge of FASB regulations, GAAS, and GAAP.
• Experience working with pass-through entities like C-Corp, Partnership, S-Corp, and Individual tax preparation for high-net-worth taxpayers.
• Strong client relationship management, tax research skills and tax return review experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in tax research, planning, and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and experience with tax software such as CCH, ProSystem Tax, Engagement, Fixed Assets, or similar tax technology platforms.
• Experience with client billing and administrative processes is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's in Taxation or LL.M. in Taxation preferred.

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. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.