Tax Manager: Growth Path to Ownership & Flexible Schedule

Totlani & Partners; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus and growth potential

Flexible work schedule

Professional development & resources

Path toward firm ownership

Job summary

Totlani & Partners seeks an experienced CPA leader to guide client audit, tax, and advisory engagements while developing client relationships and mentoring staff. The role focuses on delivering high-quality service, managing budgets, and driving growth across real estate, construction, financial services, and other sectors.

You will lead teams, coach colleagues, and contribute to ownership discussions as the firm continues to expand its footprint in the region and beyond.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with deadlines and budgets.
• Professional attitude representing the firm.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• A good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Lead client audit, tax, and/or advisory engagements with team oversight.
• Plan and execute audit, review, or tax engagements within deadlines and budgets.
• Supervise staff, ensure compliance, and coach team members.
• Communicate expectations, identify risk, and manage project budgets.
• Manage client relationships as primary contact and advisor for accounting issues.
• Participate in special projects and support senior leadership in business development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Professional demeanor

Feedback & humility

Humor & adaptability

Client relationship management

Education

CPA/EA or CPA-eligible

Job description

Totlani & Partners seeks an experienced CPA leader to guide client audit, tax, and advisory engagements while developing client relationships and mentoring staff. The role focuses on delivering high-quality service, managing budgets, and driving growth across real estate, construction, financial services, and other sectors.

You will lead teams, coach colleagues, and contribute to ownership discussions as the firm continues to expand its footprint in the region and beyond.