Tax Manager – Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Shift Pursuit; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing accounting and advisory team in a hybrid role based out of Lancaster, PA. You will lead complex tax engagements, mentor staff, and serve as a trusted advisor to privately held businesses and owners.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of tax experience, a CPA license, and a strong background in corporations, partnerships, and state taxes, with proficiency in major tax software.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Current CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Strong experience with complex tax matters and tax planning.
• Thorough knowledge of Corporations, S Corporations and Partnerships.
• Strong understanding of state tax matters.
• Experience with individual taxation and business-owner tax considerations.
• Strong research, analytical and client-service skills.
• Proficiency with tax software such as CCH Axcess or Thomson Reuters UltraTax preferred.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic tax planning and advisory to clients
• Research and analyze complex tax issues and provide practical solutions
• Review and supervise the preparation of tax returns for accuracy and compliance
• Advise privately held Corporations, S Corporations and Partnerships
• Handle state tax matters, tax compliance, tax accounting and consulting
• Advise on the tax considerations affecting business owners and their individual returns
• Lead client engagements and build strong, trusted client relationships
• Mentor and provide guidance to tax staff
• Stay current with changes in tax legislation and regulations

Skills

Tax planning

Client advisory

Team leadership

Research & analysis

Tax compliance oversight

Public accounting experience

Communication

Education

CPA license

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CCH Axcess

Thomson Reuters UltraTax

Job description

Introduction:

We’re seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join a growing accounting and business advisory team, working with clients on complex tax matters while serving as a trusted advisor and helping lead engagements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA with 7+ years of experience who enjoys combining technical tax expertise with client advisory, tax planning, and team leadership. You’ll work with privately held businesses and their owners across a range of complex tax matters while mentoring staff and contributing to the continued growth of the tax practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic tax planning and advisory to clients
• Research and analyze complex tax issues and provide practical solutions
• Review and supervise the preparation of tax returns for accuracy and compliance
• Advise privately held Corporations, S Corporations and Partnerships
• Handle state tax matters, tax compliance, tax accounting and consulting
• Advise on the tax considerations affecting business owners and their individual returns
• Lead client engagements and build strong, trusted client relationships
• Mentor and provide guidance to tax staff
• Stay current with changes in tax legislation and regulations

Requirements:

• 7+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably in public accounting
• Current CPA license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Advanced degree preferred
• Strong experience with complex tax matters and tax planning
• Thorough knowledge of Corporations, S Corporations and Partnerships
• Strong understanding of state tax matters
• Experience with individual taxation and business-owner tax considerations
• Strong research, analytical and client-service skills
• Proficiency with tax software such as CCH Axcess or Thomson Reuters UltraTax preferred
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation

Work Arrangement:

This is a hybrid remote position with opportunities based out of Lancaster, PA.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.