Tax Manager: Lead Client Engagements & Team Growth

Cherry Bekaert; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonus

Career development

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Tax Manager in the Fort Lauderdale/Coral Gables area to act as a trusted advisor for clients, manage complex tax engagements, and lead tax teams. You will drive planning opportunities, ensure high-quality delivery, and mentor Tax Associates and Seniors while delivering exceptional client service.

The role requires CPA licensure, a strong public accounting background, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 4+ years of public accounting experience, including experience managing client engagements and leading teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and client relationship management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to delivering superior client service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, communications, deadlines, and engagement deliverables.
• Manage clients’ tax compliance needs, anticipate tax and business issues, and identify tax planning opportunities that support their strategic goals.
• Lead tax engagements from planning through delivery, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely completion.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development to Tax Associates, Seniors, and other team members.
• Deliver regular performance feedback and help foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Leverage your technical tax knowledge, project management skills, and business acumen to solve complex client challenges.
• Collaborate with colleagues across service lines to provide integrated solutions and outstanding client service.

Skills

CPA license

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation

Job description

Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Tax Manager in the Fort Lauderdale/Coral Gables area to act as a trusted advisor for clients, manage complex tax engagements, and lead tax teams. You will drive planning opportunities, ensure high-quality delivery, and mentor Tax Associates and Seniors while delivering exceptional client service.

The role requires CPA licensure, a strong public accounting background, and excellent communication skills.