Tax Manager - Public Accounting

CyberCoders; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with firm match

PTO + paid holidays

Clear advancement track toward senior/

Job summary

CyberCoders in Fairfield, NJ is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to own complex client engagements from review through advisory, with a clear path to senior leadership as the firm expands.

You will manage a portfolio of private businesses and high-net-worth clients, review multi-entity and multi-state returns, and lead proactive planning while mentoring staff during peak season.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license or EA designation (strictly required)
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience with review-level responsibility
• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing multi-entity and multi-state returns
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax law
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Fairfield, NJ (northern New Jersey / greater NYC metro)

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of tax engagements for private businesses and high-net-worth clients
• Review and prepare complex federal and state returns for individuals and entities
• Conduct tax research and deliver proactive planning strategies
• Supervise and coach staff accountants and seniors
• Coordinate workflow and staffing during peak season to stay on track
• Identify tax savings opportunities and communicate risks to clients
• Support client retention and firm growth

Skills

Tax planning

Public accounting

Leadership

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

UltraTax

Lacerte

Excel

Job description

We are a well-established, growing CPA firm in Fairfield, NJ looking for an experienced Tax Manager to own complex client engagements from review through advisory - with a clear path to senior leadership as the firm expands.

What you'll do

• Manage a portfolio of privately-held business and high-net-worth individual clients as their primary tax advisor and relationship owner
• Review and prepare complex federal and state returns for individuals, C-corps, S-corps, partnerships, and trusts
• Conduct tax research and deliver proactive planning strategies that create measurable value for clients
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of staff accountants and senior accountants, raising overall team output quality
• Coordinate workflow, deadlines, and staffing assignments during peak season to keep engagements on track
• Identify and communicate tax savings opportunities and risk areas to clients in plain language
• Contribute to firm growth by supporting client retention and, over time, business development

What you need

• Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation (strictly required - no exceptions)
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience, with demonstrated review-level responsibility
• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing multi-entity and multi-state returns
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax law
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Fairfield, NJ (northern New Jersey / greater NYC metro)

Nice to have

• Experience with high-net-worth individual and trust taxation
• Familiarity with common professional tax software (UltraTax, Lacerte, or similar) and advanced Excel
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Prior experience mentoring junior staff in a structured review environment

Pay & benefits

• Salary: $145,000 to $165,000 / year depending on experience
• Performance-based annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with firm match
• Paid time off (PTO) + paid holidays
• Clear advancement track toward senior manager and partner-track opportunities

Location & schedule

On-site, full-time - Fairfield, NJ (Morris/Essex County area, northern New Jersey)
Standard business hours; extended hours expected during tax season (January-April).

About & how to apply

We are a midsize CPA firm delivering tax, accounting, and advisory services to privately-held businesses and high-net-worth individuals across New Jersey and the greater tri-state area. Our team culture is collaborative, client-first, and built for long-term careers - not just a job.

Ready to lead tax engagements at a firm that invests in your growth?