Tax Manager: Lead Complex Returns & Team Growth

Sierra-Forensic-Group-Ltd-; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Forensic Group seeks an experienced Tax Manager to lead the tax practice, balancing hands-on return preparation with supervision and client management. You will review complex returns, guide staff, and ensure quality across engagements.

The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, ability to manage multiple engagements, and effective communication with clients and team members. Equal opportunity employer and growth-focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required; CPA/EA strongly preferred.
• Progressive tax experience (5–8+ years) including hands‑on preparation and review.
• Experience supervising tax professionals and managing engagements.

Responsibilities

• Personally prepare complex federal, state, and local returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, and estates.
• Review returns prepared by staff and determine delegation based on complexity and workload.
• Manage client communications, staffing, and overall workflow to balance production and management duties.
• Research technical tax issues and monitor changes in tax laws affecting clients.
• Establish standardized tax procedures and quality control across the practice.

Skills

Tax preparation

Technical review

Client management

Staff supervision

Project management

Tax research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or EA

Tools

ProConnect Tax

QuickBooks

Job description

Sierra Forensic Group seeks an experienced Tax Manager to lead the tax practice, balancing hands-on return preparation with supervision and client management. You will review complex returns, guide staff, and ensure quality across engagements.

The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, ability to manage multiple engagements, and effective communication with clients and team members. Equal opportunity employer and growth-focused team.