Tax Manager, Professional Services

Abacus Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Group is seeking a Tax Manager for a public accounting client in Manhattan, NY. You will lead corporate and partnership tax compliance for federal, state, and local filings and provide advisory services to professional services clients.

This role emphasizes strategic tax planning, mentoring junior staff, and building client relationships while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Professional services industry required.
• Expertise in corporate and partnership taxation.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax compliance for federal, state, and local income tax returns, with emphasis on corporate filings for professional services clients.
• Oversee maintenance and organization of tax records and documentation.
• Drive tax planning initiatives and provide strategic advisory services to professional services businesses.
• Identify and implement tax-saving opportunities to minimize tax liabilities.
• Conduct in-depth research on complex tax issues and deliver innovative solutions.
• Communicate tax issues and regulatory updates clearly to clients.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior tax professionals.

Skills

Corporate taxation

Partnership taxation

Tax compliance management

Public accounting experience

CPA preferred

Financial statement analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Our client is a public accounting firm. They seek a Tax Manager, Professional Services, to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tax compliance for federal, state, and local income tax returns, with a strong emphasis on Corporate filings for clients in the professional services industry.
• Ensure all tax filings are accurate, timely, and in compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations
• Oversee the maintenance and organization of tax records and documentation
• Drive tax planning initiatives and provide strategic advisory services tailored to professional services businesses
• Identify and implement tax-saving opportunities and strategies to minimize tax liabilities
• Conduct in-depth research on complex tax issues, including corporate tax structures, and deliver innovative solutions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, building and maintaining strong relationships
• Understand clients’ business operations, industry-specific challenges, and strategic goals to deliver customized tax advice
• Communicate complex tax issues and regulatory updates clearly and effectively to clients
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior tax professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Contribute to recruitment efforts and the development of technical expertise within the tax team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience
• Public accounting experience
• Professional services industry required
• Expertise in corporate and partnership taxation
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
• CPA preferred

Job ID #47793