Tax Manager - Public Accounting

CyberCoders; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with contributions

PTO & holidays

CPE & membership fees

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Tax Manager - Public Accounting to own complex client portfolios, shape tax strategy, and collaborate with firm partners from day one.

You will review federal and state returns across corporate, partnership, fiduciary, trust, gift, and high-net-worth engagements, manage client relationships, respond to IRS notices, and lead tax research. This role also mentors teams and supports business development in a hybrid NJ/PA environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting firm.
• Active CPA license.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent client engagements independently.
• Experience with paperless tax workflows and platforms such as CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, QuickBooks, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and sign off on complex federal and state tax returns across corporate, partnership, fiduciary, trust, gift, and high-net-worth engagements.
• Own client relationships end-to-end, delivering proactive year-round tax planning beyond annual compliance.
• Respond to and resolve IRS and state tax authority notices, representing client interests.
• Conduct technical tax research and document well-supported conclusions for clients and internal teams.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate engagement teams, providing feedback to accelerate careers.
• Partner with firm leadership on business development proposals and relationship expansion.
• Monitor engagement timelines, budgets, and workflow capacity to keep projects on track.

Skills

Tax planning

Client management

Team leadership

Technical tax knowledge

Education

CPA license

Tools

CCH ProSystem fx Engagement

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Tax Manager - Public Accounting

Step into a high-visibility leadership role at an established accounting and advisory practice where you will own complex client portfolios, shape tax strategy across entity types, and sit at the table with firm partners from day one.

What you'll do

• Review and sign off on complex federal and state tax returns across corporate, partnership, fiduciary, trust, gift, and high-net-worth individual engagements

• Own client relationships end-to-end, delivering proactive year-round tax planning that goes well beyond annual compliance

• Respond to and resolve IRS and state tax authority notices, representing client interests with confidence

• Conduct technical tax research and document well-supported conclusions that guide both clients and internal teams

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate engagement teams of supervisors, senior associates, and staff - giving feedback that accelerates careers

• Partner with firm leadership on business development proposals and targeted relationship expansion

• Monitor engagement timelines, budgets, and workflow capacity to keep every project on track

What you need

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting firm

• Active CPA license

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent client engagements independently

• Working proficiency with paperless tax workflows and platforms such as CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, QuickBooks, and Excel

Nice to have

• Experience supervising multi-level teams (supervisors, seniors, staff)

• Background in strategic tax advisory beyond compliance

• Interest in community networking and firm business development events

Pay & benefits

• Base salary: $120,000-$160,000 per year, commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with firm contributions

• Generous PTO, paid firm holidays, and seasonal schedule flexibility

• Firm-sponsored CPE, professional membership fees, and structured advancement pathways

Location & schedule

• Offices: Hamilton, NJ or Newtown, PA

• Work model: Hybrid

• Employment type: Full-time, permanent

About & how to apply

We pair decades of trusted financial guidance with modern accounting solutions, built on a culture of technical rigor, mutual respect, and continuous growth. To apply, submit your resume through this posting for immediate consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for a confidential introductory conversation.