Tax Manager — Lead Engagements, Mentor & Advise

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks of PTO

Hybrid work environment

Mentorship & growth

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Clark Schaefer Hackett is seeking a Tax Manager in Michigan to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead complex engagements, and mentor developing professionals. You will help clients develop proactive tax strategies and manage engagements end-to-end.

Join a Top 65 CPA & Advisory Firm that emphasizes relationship-building, growth, and mentorship in a flexible hybrid work environment with strong client service focus.

Qualifications

• CPA, EA, CA, or similar designation.
• Public accounting tax experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong technical tax, research, and planning expertise.
• Experience managing client relationships and complex engagements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax engagements from planning through delivery.
• Review tax returns, tax research, and consulting projects.
• Help clients develop proactive tax strategies and minimize tax exposure.
• Serve as a primary advisor and relationship manager for clients.
• Coach, mentor, and develop tax professionals.
• Manage multiple engagements, budgets, and timelines.
• Identify opportunities to bring additional value to clients and strengthen relationships.

Skills

Client relationships

Tax planning

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

CPA/EA/CA designation

Job description

Clark Schaefer Hackett is seeking a Tax Manager in Michigan to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead complex engagements, and mentor developing professionals. You will help clients develop proactive tax strategies and manage engagements end-to-end.

Join a Top 65 CPA & Advisory Firm that emphasizes relationship-building, growth, and mentorship in a flexible hybrid work environment with strong client service focus.