Tax Manager: Lead Client Engagements & Career Growth

Locked In Talent; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Locked In Talent is seeking an experienced Tax Manager for its Birmingham office. The role emphasizes client relationships, mentoring staff, and leading complex tax engagements for a diverse client base in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

You will supervise returns for partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates; research federal, state, and local issues; and partner with senior leadership on engagement planning and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience researching complex tax issues and communicating solutions to clients and internal teams.
• Proven leadership, project management, and staff development skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review a variety of business and individual tax returns, including partnerships, corporations, S corporations, trusts, estates, and gift tax returns.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client engagements, overseeing planning, staffing, timelines, and overall project execution.
• Research complex federal, state, and local tax matters and develop practical planning strategies for clients.
• Partner with senior leadership on larger client engagements, identifying tax issues and recommending solutions.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop associates and senior associates through training, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory and tax services.
• Review the work of junior team members, ensure quality standards are met, and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Contribute to practice growth by supporting business development initiatives and maintaining a high level of client service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Locked In Talent is seeking an experienced Tax Manager for its Birmingham office. The role emphasizes client relationships, mentoring staff, and leading complex tax engagements for a diverse client base in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

You will supervise returns for partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates; research federal, state, and local issues; and partner with senior leadership on engagement planning and delivery.