Tax Manager or Senior Manager - Exempt Organizations

Plante Moran; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible time off

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

A top accounting firm is seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Manager to focus on exempt organizations in the Wakefield/Boston area. This role includes reviewing tax returns, assisting with audits, and developing team members. Candidates should have over 5 years of public accounting experience and a CPA or Bar License. The firm offers competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in public accounting.
• Willingness to relocate or reside in the Wakefield/Boston area.
• Ability to work beyond typical 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities

• Review tax returns including federal and state.
• Assist with tax audits providing solutions.
• Supervise and develop team of associates.

Skills

Experience in public accounting

Technical tax knowledge

Client engagement management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent

CPA or Bar License

Tools

CCH Axcess

Job description

Tax Manager or Senior Manager – Exempt Organizations

Apply to join Plante Moran as a Tax Manager or Senior Manager focusing on exempt organizations. The role offers growth, well‑being and professional development in a supportive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Review partnership, corporate, and individual tax returns, including federal, foreign, state and local returns, estimated payments and extensions.
• Assist with federal and state tax audits, providing technical solutions and documentation.
• Leverage expertise in exempt organizations to determine appropriate tax objectives, scope, methodology and identify solutions and opportunities such as credits or items from tax law changes.
• Use technology (e.g., CCH Axcess) to maximize technical application and hold the engagement team to the same standard.
• Serve as primary engagement manager—responsible for billing, realization and collections.
• Participate in internal and external networking events and contribute to business expansion through proposal development and sales calls.
• Supervise and develop a team of 1‑2 associates on each engagement, focusing on technical tax knowledge and client engagement management.
• Engage in the annual CORE training program and other non‑billable initiatives such as recruiting, internal training, mentoring and thought‑leadership content.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in public accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent).
• CPA or Bar License required.
• Relocate to or reside in the Wakefield/Boston area; willingness to travel across the region, including overnight stays, is required.
• Comfortable with an exempt position in which hours may exceed the typical 40‑hour work week.

Benefits & Opportunities

Plante Moran offers a comprehensive benefits package—including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, flexible time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and a discretionary bonus plan—as well as career development through mentorship, training and exposure to diverse service lines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.

Application

Submit your resume through our applicant tracking system. Only selected candidates will be contacted.