Tax Manager — Lead Tax Engagements (Hybrid/Remote)

Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP in the Austin area seeks a Tax Manager to lead client engagements from start to finish, leveraging deep tax knowledge and strong client service. The role supports hybrid or remote work with limited travel and offers a starting compensation of $115,000, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include managing deadlines, compliance, and planning, plus mentoring junior staff within a team-focused practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant tax experience at a public accounting firm, serving business entities and owners.
• CPA certification required; advanced degree in taxation preferred.
• Excellent research skills and strong written/verbal communication abilities.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead client tax engagements from start to finish.
• Navigate tax compliance requirements and lead planning processes.
• Manage deadlines, filing requirements, and billing/collections.
• Coach and mentor junior associates to support growth of the team.
• Foster fast professional development in a collaborative, low-travel environment.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Client service

Research skills

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Education

CPA certification

Advanced degree in taxation

Job description

Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP in the Austin area seeks a Tax Manager to lead client engagements from start to finish, leveraging deep tax knowledge and strong client service. The role supports hybrid or remote work with limited travel and offers a starting compensation of $115,000, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include managing deadlines, compliance, and planning, plus mentoring junior staff within a team-focused practice.