Tax Manager - Public Accounting

Orion Placement; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development support

Summer four-day workweek

Job summary

A leading public accounting firm is looking for a Tax Manager in Victoria, Texas. This role offers the opportunity to lead client engagements and manage tax compliance for a diverse portfolio. Candidates must have an active CPA, at least 5 years of public accounting experience, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and a summer four-day workweek. Join a professional yet friendly environment focused on high-quality service and responsive client relationships.

Qualifications

• Must have an active CPA certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting focusing on tax.
• Experience leading tax engagements is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax engagements from planning to delivery.
• Oversee tax compliance and drive proactive planning.
• Manage client deadlines and filing requirements.
• Research complex tax issues and provide recommendations.
• Review staff work and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Client Service

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

CPA certification

5+ years of public accounting experience

Job description

Pay: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a true Tax Manager role where you own client relationships and lead engagements start to finish.
• Work with a stable, established public accounting firm that values professionalism, responsiveness, and quality over churn-and-burn hours.
• Enjoy a diverse mix of individual, trust, corporate, and partnership clients, keeping your work interesting and challenging.
• Join a growing firm with real advancement potential for high performers.
• Benefit from a summer four-day workweek and strong support for CPE, licensing, and professional development.

Location

On-site in Victoria, TX. Youll work in-office with your team, while enjoying the lower cost of living and easy access to nearby towns and the Gulf Coast.

Note

To be considered, you must have an active CPA, 5+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on tax, and be willing to work on-site in Victoria, Texas.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, full-service public accounting firm committed to three core principles: professionalism, responsiveness, and quality. They provide comprehensive financial and tax services to individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, and other organizations. The firm invests heavily in staying current on tax law and best practices, using ongoing education and modern technology to deliver high-level, personalized service year-roundnot just at tax time.

Job Description

• Lead individual, trust, corporate, and partnership tax engagements from planning through final technical review and delivery.
• Oversee tax compliance requirements and drive proactive tax planning and consulting for your client portfolio.
• Manage client deadlines, filing requirements, and billing/collections for assigned engagements.
• Research complex tax issues and provide clear, practical recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Review work prepared by staff, provide coaching and feedback, and help ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Partner with firm leadership on process improvements, quality control, and best practices across the tax department.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the year.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience with significant tax engagement responsibility.
• Experience reviewing returns and leading client-facing tax engagements.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and team collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and a heavy workload.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a client-service mindset.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation with incentive pay for business development and growth.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, sick time, and holidays.
• Summer four-day work schedule (32 hours) that supports better work-life balance.
• Paid CPE, licensing, and professional membership dues to keep you current and advancing in your career.
• Professional yet friendly environment where youre known by name, not just by charge hours.
• A culture that emphasizes responsiveness to clients, high-quality work, and collaborative problem-solving.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time