Tax Manager – Public Accounting: Path to Partner

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks a Manager, Tax for a small CPA firm in the US who values work‑life balance and growth toward partner status. This role focuses on tax for small to mid‑sized businesses and high-net-worth individuals, in a culture that values mentorship and teamwork.

Lead tax engagements, mentor staff, and oversee real estate and partnership tax matters while maintaining strong client relationships. CPA designation required; real estate knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public accounting tax experience with small to mid-sized clients.
• CPA designation and active status; degree in Accounting.
• Experience guiding associates; coaching, reviews, and staff mentoring.
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting for C-corps, S-corps, partnerships, LLCs.

Responsibilities

• In client-facing role, manage and develop tax engagements for clients.
• Lead, mentor and review junior staff and associates.
• Coordinate real estate and partnership tax planning.
• Advise CFOs/Controllers on tax strategy and risk.

Skills

Tax accounting

Public accounting

Client relationship management

Leadership / mentoring

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA

Tools

UltraTax

QuickBooks

RIA

Excel

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks a Manager, Tax for a small CPA firm in the US who values work‑life balance and growth toward partner status. This role focuses on tax for small to mid‑sized businesses and high-net-worth individuals, in a culture that values mentorship and teamwork.

Lead tax engagements, mentor staff, and oversee real estate and partnership tax matters while maintaining strong client relationships. CPA designation required; real estate knowledge is a plus.