Tax Manager, Manufacturing & Distribution — Leadership Role

Elliott Davis; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Flexible schedules

Maternity & parental leave

Health and wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Leadership development programs

Beyond program access

Job summary

Elliott Davis is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the Manufacturing & Distribution tax team in our Charlotte, NC office. The role oversees tax preparation, review, and advisory work for closely held construction businesses, with emphasis on compliance and strategic guidance.

The successful candidate will manage engagements, develop team members, and collaborate across firm disciplines to deliver comprehensive tax solutions and growth opportunities for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Law; Master’s degree in Tax/LLM in Tax, preferred
• 5+ years of recent public accounting firm experience working with construction and closely held businesses, including managing multiple projects and customer engagements
• EA License, or CPA certification required
• Project/team management skills
• Excellent communication and networking acumen
• Ability to manage and grow strong customer relationships
• Strong experience with corporate tax accounting
• Experience with tax software and technology
• Ability to multitask along with demonstration of commitment to continuous learning

Responsibilities

• Developing and sustaining excellent customer relationships
• Being anticipatory and consulting on various tax matters
• Actively communicating progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to customers
• Monitoring economic performance of engagements, including billing and collections
• Collaborating cross-functionally within the firm to grow existing business and offer a variety of business solutions to customers and prospects
• Developing and growing a business network with colleagues, referral relationships, potential customers, and external organizations to attract new business
• Continuously expanding technical knowledge and application, as well as overall professional development
• Holding yourself and others accountable for business development goals
• Recruiting, developing, and motivating team members, creating pools of ready-now leaders

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Tax accounting

Project management

Networking

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Law

Master's in Tax/LLM in Tax preferred

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Elliott Davis is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the Manufacturing & Distribution tax team in our Charlotte, NC office. The role oversees tax preparation, review, and advisory work for closely held construction businesses, with emphasis on compliance and strategic guidance.

The successful candidate will manage engagements, develop team members, and collaborate across firm disciplines to deliver comprehensive tax solutions and growth opportunities for clients.