Tax Manager or Tax Senior

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Flexible work schedule and PTO

Performance bonuses

Travel incentives

401k with matching

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited seeks a Tax Manager or Tax Senior in Ohio to lead tax engagements, including planning, compliance, research, and advisory work for a diverse client base. You will manage client relationships and mentor junior staff.

This role emphasizes staying current on tax law changes, coordinating workloads across engagements, and delivering practical tax strategies. A CPA/EA or active pursuit is required, with 4+ years of experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant tax experience.
• CPA or EA designation, or actively working toward one.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for assigned tax clients, building long-term relationships.
• Advise clients on planning, compliance, research, and advisory matters.
• Manage federal and state tax compliance engagements and coordinate client needs.
• Prepare and review complex individual and business tax returns with thorough analysis.
• Research complex tax issues and clearly communicate recommendations to clients and team members.
• Work across multiple engagements while balancing deadlines and client expectations.
• Stay current on changes in tax law, regulations, and industry practices.
• Mentor team members to develop technical skills and career growth.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Advisory services

Client relationships

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax software

Job description

Tax Manager or Tax Senior

Location: St. Clairsville, Marietta, Ohio, USA

Positions: 2 Full-Time

Experience Required: 3 – 10 Years

Compensation & Benefits:

• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Flexible work schedule and PTO
• Performance Bonuses
• Travel Incentives
• 401k with matching.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Tax Manager or Tax Senior to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with business owners and other clients on a variety of tax matters, gaining exposure to tax planning, compliance, research, and advisory services. You will have the chance to take ownership of client relationships, navigate complex tax issues, and play a vital role in the development of less-experienced team members.

The ideal candidate enjoys combining technical tax expertise with client service and leadership, and is eager for continuous professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned tax clients, building strong, long-term relationships.
• Advise clients on a broad range of tax matters, including planning, research, compliance, and general business activities.
• Manage federal and state tax compliance engagements and coordinate client needs throughout the engagement process.
• Prepare and review complex individual and business tax returns, providing thoughtful analysis and identifying opportunities for tax planning.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate recommendations and conclusions clearly to clients and internal team members.
• Work across multiple engagements while balancing deadlines, priorities, and client expectations.
• Stay current on changes in tax law, regulations, and industry practices.
• Help team members understand expectations, develop their technical skills, and identify opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant tax experience.
• 1+ years of management, supervisory, or mentoring experience preferred (for Tax Manager level).
• CPA or EA designation, or actively working toward one.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and general accounting principles.
• Familiarity with FASB and Internal Revenue Code requirements.
• Ability to explain complex tax concepts in a clear, approachable way.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and tax/accounting software.

Why Join Our Team?

• Meaningful client interaction and relationship-building opportunities.
• Exposure to a broad range of tax planning, compliance, research, and advisory work.
• Leadership and mentorship responsibilities that support continued career growth.
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and collaborative tax team.
• A role that combines technical tax expertise, client service, and people leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, placement, title, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, training, education, research, administration, and programming, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, handicap, or status as a disabled veteran.