Tax Manager: Lead & Mentor, Path to Principal (Hybrid)

Career Legal; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with firm match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Hybrid work arrangements

Annual CPE allowance and licensing

Job summary

Career Legal is seeking an experienced Tax Manager (CPA or EA) to lead engagements and manage our tax team in the DC metro region. You will review complex returns, guide planning strategies, and develop senior staff, reporting to a Tax Partner.

The role involves advising on tax planning, entity structures, and multi-state issues, while representing clients before IRS and state authorities. Hybrid work and client-facing leadership are key components.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license or EA status (Virginia, Maryland, or DC)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 6+ years of public accounting tax experience, with 2+ years in supervision
• Strong knowledge of federal income tax and multi-state taxation
• Experience representing clients before IRS and state authorities
• Proficiency with tax software (CCH Axcess, UltraTax CS, GoSystem, RIA Checkpoint) and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of individual, business, trust, and exempt organization clients from engagement to delivery
• Review federal, VA, MD, DC returns (Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S, 1120, 1041, 990) for accuracy
• Advise on tax planning, entity structure, succession, and multi-state issues
• Lead research on complex tax issues and prepare memos
• Represent clients before IRS and state taxing authorities
• Manage workflow, budgets, deadlines, and realization across engagements
• Supervise and mentor seniors, staff, and interns; provide performance feedback
• Partner with firm leadership on process improvements and quality control
• Support business development through referrals and proposals
• Stay current on tax law changes and share updates with team and clients
• Represent the firm in the DC metro business community

Skills

Leadership

Tax planning

Multi-state tax

Client communication

IRS state authorities

Education

CPA or EA certification

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

CCH Axcess

UltraTax CS

GoSystem

RIA Checkpoint

Excel

Job description

Career Legal is seeking an experienced Tax Manager (CPA or EA) to lead engagements and manage our tax team in the DC metro region. You will review complex returns, guide planning strategies, and develop senior staff, reporting to a Tax Partner.

The role involves advising on tax planning, entity structures, and multi-state issues, while representing clients before IRS and state authorities. Hybrid work and client-facing leadership are key components.