Tax Manager: Lead Strategic Tax & Client Relationships

Talnt; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt is seeking a Tax Manager to lead sophisticated tax engagements and own key client relationships within a growing public accounting and advisory firm in Dallas. You will develop planning strategies, advise business owners on tax implications, and collaborate with firm leadership on complex client matters.

The role emphasizes ownership across clients and the practice, mentoring Seniors and Staff, and expanding services beyond annual compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, EA, or equivalent credential.
• Strong experience across complex individual and business taxation.
• Proven ability to lead engagements and manage client relationships.
• Strong technical foundation across tax compliance, planning, research, and consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax engagements across individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, fiduciaries, nonprofits, and other entities.
• Own key client relationships and serve as the primary resource for tax planning, consulting, and complex technical matters.
• Identify planning opportunities and develop strategies that create meaningful value beyond the return.
• Advise business owners on entity structure, growth, transactions, and other decisions with significant tax implications.
• Research complex tax issues and turn technical conclusions into practical recommendations.
• Manage engagement quality, workflow, deadlines, and client delivery.
• Review complex returns and provide technical direction to Seniors and Staff.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the professionals working underneath you.
• Work directly with firm leadership on complex client matters and planning opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships and expand the services provided to existing clients.
• Build exposure to specialized areas including financial services, international tax, cross-border matters, and transaction advisory

Skills

Tax planning

Client relationship management

Engagement leadership

Mentoring

Technical tax knowledge

Research & analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or EA or equivalent credential

Tools

CCH or similar tax platforms

Job description

Talnt is seeking a Tax Manager to lead sophisticated tax engagements and own key client relationships within a growing public accounting and advisory firm in Dallas. You will develop planning strategies, advise business owners on tax implications, and collaborate with firm leadership on complex client matters.

The role emphasizes ownership across clients and the practice, mentoring Seniors and Staff, and expanding services beyond annual compliance.