Tax Manager: Lead Client Engagements & Growth (Hybrid)

MRPR; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hybrid Environment

PTO

Health & Wellness Days

Holiday Time

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

CPA and Advanced Education Assistance

Bonus Plans

Parental Time

Career Development/CPE

Professional Memberships

Home Office Equipment

Wellness & Team Building Events

Business Casual Dress

Job summary

MRPR is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the tax department and engage with clients across industries. You will oversee planning, research, and compliance while guiding a team of tax professionals.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, client relationship building, and collaboration within a flexible hybrid environment. CPA/EA credentials and 6+ years of public accounting tax experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent; Master’s in Taxation is a plus.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent credential is required.
• 6+ years tax experience in public accounting.
• Experience in corporate, flow‑through entity and individual federal and state taxation.
• Strong research skills and ability to interpret laws and regulations for clients.
• Ability to compose written tax advice.
• Experience supervising and training staff.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and meet expectations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, tax research databases, and Axcess Tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax engagements; manage client relationships and expectations.
• Oversee tax planning, research, and compliance; provide technical oversight.
• Supervise and train junior staff; uphold MRPR Core Values.
• Identify opportunities for business development with existing clients.
• Build and mentor diverse teams; develop career paths for staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Tax planning

Written communication

Research skills

Client engagement

Networking

Training/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in Taxation

CPA certification or Enrolled Agent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

CCH/Checkpoint/BNA

Axcess Tax

Job description

MRPR is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the tax department and engage with clients across industries. You will oversee planning, research, and compliance while guiding a team of tax professionals.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, client relationship building, and collaboration within a flexible hybrid environment. CPA/EA credentials and 6+ years of public accounting tax experience are preferred.