Tax Manager: Leadership & Client Advisory

Gilder Search Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Leadership development

Technical training

CPA and CE support

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Tax Manager to move beyond compliance into leadership, client advisory, and practice growth. This confidential search targets a leader who can shape a firm and mentor teams.

You’ll manage complex tax engagements across industries, partner with firm leadership, foster client relationships, and help expand into planning, consulting, and business development. Hybrid work and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Approximately 5–8+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation.
• Experience managing corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax engagements.
• Proven ability to coach and develop professionals.
• Exceptional communication and client relationship skills.
• Desire to participate in practice growth and leadership.
• Commitment to continuous learning and embracing emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tax tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements across corporate, partnership, trust and individual tax.
• Coach and develop Senior Associates, Staff, and Interns to build high-performing teams.
• Act as trusted advisor with proactive planning and strategic guidance for business owners.
• Strengthen the practice by identifying opportunities and contributing to growth.

Skills

CPA

Mentoring

Client relationships

Leadership

Tax knowledge

Engagement management

Education

CPA license

Job description

Gilder Search Group in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Tax Manager to move beyond compliance into leadership, client advisory, and practice growth. This confidential search targets a leader who can shape a firm and mentor teams.

You’ll manage complex tax engagements across industries, partner with firm leadership, foster client relationships, and help expand into planning, consulting, and business development. Hybrid work and career advancement opportunities are offered.