Tax Manager | Public Accounting

Amarina Search | HR & Talent Solutions; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 22 days

Eight holidays and two floating days

Parental and bereavement leave

Annual bonus / profit sharing

401(k) with profit-sharing

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Amarina Search Partners is partnering with a well-established public accounting firm to recruit a Tax Manager. This role leads client tax engagements, advising business entities and owners on planning opportunities while overseeing compliance and deadlines.

Ideal candidates have CPA certification and 6–15 years of public accounting tax experience, with strong research, communication, and mentoring abilities. Remote work options are available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience serving business entities and owners; 6–15 years ideal.
• Strong research, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with multi-office firms and experience with multistate taxation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead client tax engagements from planning through completion, overseeing compliance and tax planning.
• Advise business entities and owners on tax requirements and planning opportunities.
• Manage engagement deadlines, filing requirements, and project priorities.
• Analyze engagement billing and collections.
• Research complex tax matters and communicate findings clearly.
• Coach and mentor junior associates on technical and professional development.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality service.

Skills

CPA certification

Public accounting tax

Client advisory

Mentoring junior staff

Project management

Education

Advanced taxation degree

Tools

Tax research tools

Job description

• Austin, within the United States, excluding NY, CA, MI, and MT

Location: Candidates may be based anywhere in the United States, excluding CA, NY, MI, and MT. Local candidates who value in-person collaboration are strongly preferred.
Compensation: 115 - 160k
Travel: Limited travel expected

Amarina Search Partners is partnering with a well-established public accounting firm to recruit a Tax Manager.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, CPA-certified tax professional who enjoys advising business clients, developing team members, and managing complex engagements. The firm offers meaningful client exposure, individualized career development, and a culture that supports both professional growth and life outside of work.

What You’ll Do

Lead client tax engagements from planning through completion, overseeing compliance, consulting, and tax planning.

Advise business entities and their owners on tax requirements and planning opportunities.

Manage engagement deadlines, filing requirements, and project priorities.

Analyze engagement billing and collections.

Research complex tax matters and communicate findings and recommendations clearly.

Coach and mentor junior associates, supporting their technical and professional development.

Build strong client relationships and deliver responsive, high-quality service.

What You’ll Bring

CPA certification is required.

At least 5 years of relevant public accounting tax experience serving business entities and their owners; approximately 6-15 years is ideal.

A demonstrated record of career progression and strong tenure.

Experience with a Big Four, national, regional, or large local public accounting firm; experience within a firm with multiple offices is preferred.

Consulting and compliance experience with multistate business entities.

Excellent research, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Strong technology and project-management skills.

A commitment to exceptional client service and continued professional development.

An advanced degree in taxation is preferred.

Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus:

Complex partnership allocations, including preferred returns, carried interests, and other waterfall arrangements.

Section 704(c) property and Section 704(b) revaluation adjustments.

Section 754 elections and related Section 734 and 743 basis adjustments.

Real estate taxation, including like-kind exchanges and other gain-deferral strategies.

Investment fund partnerships.

Business acquisitions and sales.

FASB ASC 740.

U.S. tax considerations for international business activities.

Why Join This Firm?

The firm offers the opportunity to build a career aligned with your strengths, interests, and long-term goals. Whether you aspire to partnership or another path within the practice, you’ll have access to dedicated advisors, experienced leadership, and ongoing mentorship.

With a strong history of promoting from within, the vast majority of the firm’s current partners have advanced internally. The culture emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and supporting employees in achieving success both at work and at home.

22 days of PTO, increasing with tenure.

Eight paid holidays and two floating holidays.

Paid parental and bereavement leave.

Annual bonus through a profit-sharing plan.

401(k) with a profit-sharing contribution.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Employee assistance program.

Continuing professional education and additional firm perks.