Tax Manager – Lakeland, FL (Full-Time)

Thomas Howell Ferguson; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, full-time hours

Health insurance covered 100%

401(k) retirement matching

Education Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Commission Programs

Club and Gym Membership Fees Reimbursement

Team and social activities

Job summary

A regional public accounting firm is seeking a Tax Manager in Tallahassee, Florida. The role involves leading tax consulting services, supervising staff, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates should have significant tax experience and a CPA certification. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and various professional development benefits.

Qualifications

• At least five years of recent tax services experience in public accounting.
• Ability to provide exemplary consulting services and represent the firm.
• Experience in training and supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax consulting services and manage industry group engagements.
• Provide mentorship and support staff in their professional development.
• Maintain a healthy work/life balance while thriving in a career.

Skills

Tax consulting

Team leadership

Client engagement

Technical mastery in tax services

Education

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Job description

About THF

(THF) Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs is an innovative, regional Top 200 public accounting firm with a steadily growing presence. Since our founding in 1993, we have expanded into a team of approximately 180 professionals, providing clients with a full range of services including traditional accounting, auditing, and tax support, complemented by comprehensive consulting and advisory resources. Our CPAs are active members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), and other key professional organizations, ensuring that our team remains at the forefront of industry standards. At THF, we maintain the high-quality control standards of a national firm and combined those attributes with the heart and personal touch points of a regional firm to ensure we “make an impact” in everything we do.

About the Tax Manager Role

We are currently seeking an individual looking to take that next step in advancing their career path by accepting the engaging and fulfilling role as a Tax Manager in our Lakeland office. If you enjoy providing tax consulting services, meeting with clients in-person and/or virtually, leading a team of staff accountants, working on industry group engagements, and are looking to gain more expertise in an area of tax services specialization, then this is the perfect role for you!

If these characteristics describe you, then you could be the perfect fit for us!

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Accounting
• You have your CPA Certification; or have passed all four sections and awaiting certification for time worked
• You have at least five years of recent tax services experience working specifically in public accounting
• You enjoy being the face of the firm and can provide exemplary consulting services to our clients, and can represent the firm in professional and service organizations
• You have prior experience in training and supervising a team, overseeing multiple engagements simultaneously, and have demonstrated technical mastery in tax services

Desired Characteristics

• You are looking to work directly with all levels of staff including senior managers, directors, and yes, even our shareholders!
• You are tired of just being a number lost in a sea of staff at a big firm environment, or your current firm is too small and you don’t have the opportunity to grow and advance.
• You are looking to receive professional mentorship and career advice from industry group leaders who actually want to share their knowledge and see you grow.
• You are ready to mentor and assist staff members in their professional development.
• You are ready to work with a diverse group of clients on a range of projects and engagements, affording you the opportunity to grow in a variety of tax related expertise.
• You are looking for a firm that promotes a healthy work/life balance, while allowing you to still thrive in a promising career.

Job Details

This is an in-person, working the office position. You’ll find that between our regular team meetings, firm retreats, participation in industry specific events, and our involvement in professional organizations, we are committed to staying connected as a team.

*We are looking to fill the Tax Manager role immediately*

Continuing Education & Professional Development Benefits

• Education Tuition Reimbursement (college tuition, certifications)
• Leadership Development Training
• Business Development Training
• Industry Specific Training
• Paid membership dues for the FICPA and AICPA
• Firm sponsored time for community and professional activities

Employee Benefits

• A competitive annual salary and compensation package
• Flexible, full-time hours
• Full or partial remote work opportunity based on performance
• Self-Managed PTO
• Eight (8) paid holidays each year
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (firm covers 100% of employee coverage)
• Employee Dental insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Optional vision insurance
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• 401(k) retirement matching (up to 4%) and profit-sharing plan
• Commission Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Club and Gym Membership Fees Reimbursement
• Firm Cell Phone
• Team and social activities for employees
• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, financial stability, and professional growth

About the Firm & the Lakeland Office

THF CPAs is headquartered in Tallahassee, FL, with additional offices in the following markets: Tampa, Dade City, and Panama City, FL. Our Lakeland office is centrally located between Tampa and Orlando, offering convenient access to major metropolitan amenities while maintaining a strong sense of community. The area features a favorable climate, beautiful residential areas, and a thriving local economy supported by education, healthcare, and industry. With scenic lakes, parks, cultural venues, and revitalized downtown, Lakeland provides an exceptional environment to live, work, and grow.

THF CPAs has been recognized by Inside Public Accounting as one of the “Best of the Best Accounting Firms” and our commitment to our people is the driving force of our success in business. By investing in teamwork and embracing the latest technology, we cultivate a supportive, forward-thinking environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [e-mail]. Please also include contact information for at least three professional and/or community references.

If you have any questions about this employment opportunity, please reach out directly to LaQuisha Persak, Corporate Recruiter, by email at [e-mail].

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are ADA compliant and an E-verify employer. If you prefer to submit your resume by mail, please use the following address: PO Box 14569, Tallahassee, FL 32317.