Tax Manager - Hybrid Role with Big Bonuses & Growth

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a Tax Manager to lead tax return preparation, review and client service for a mix of SEC and closely held clients. The role oversees tax staff, ensures accuracy and on-time delivery, and guides complex tax positions.

Hybrid option includes some Hawaii-based home days, with strong bonus potential and 401(k) match. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in public accounting, CPA license, and a master’s in taxation is preferred; supervisory experience is required for

Qualifications

• At least five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
• Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members and reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax review

Staff supervision

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting

Master’s in taxation

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a Tax Manager to lead tax return preparation, review and client service for a mix of SEC and closely held clients. The role oversees tax staff, ensures accuracy and on-time delivery, and guides complex tax positions.

Hybrid option includes some Hawaii-based home days, with strong bonus potential and 401(k) match. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in public accounting, CPA license, and a master’s in taxation is preferred; supervisory experience is required for