Tax Manager/Senior Manager

Maner Costerisan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Maner Costerisan & Ellis Pc is seeking a Tax Manager/Senior Manager based in Lansing with hybrid or fully remote options. The role leads complex tax engagements, ensures quality deliverables, and requires CPA licensure along with strong communication and analytical skills.

A minimum 4–7 years of tax experience is expected, with proficiency in accounting systems and client service. The position emphasizes professional collaboration, timely delivery, and ongoing practice development to expand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration is required.
• Licensed CPA is required.
• Minimum 4-7 years of tax experience.
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems.
• Well-developed financial analysis capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse personalities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise larger tax engagements.
• Prepare financial statements, tax returns, and related services.
• Review reports and work papers before submission.
• Review staff work papers and tax returns for accuracy.
• Plan engagements to achieve quality goals and efficiency.
• Develop business with clients and identify opportunities for additional services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

Licensed CPA

Job description

The Tax Manager/Senior Manager will be responsible for leading complex tax engagements and managing workflows and deliverables. The Tax Manager is expected to communicate effectively both orally and in written form and be a licensed CPA. The Tax Manager/Senior Manager will oversee the preparation of complex tax returns and provide tax research and planning services to clients. The Tax Manager will work with others cooperatively and with respect, accept responsibility for their work and their actions and demonstrate full knowledge and understanding of procedures and programs essential to client service within the Tax department.

*This position will be based out of our Lansing office. Hybrid work schedule or fully remote is available.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct and supervise larger engagements.
• Complete financial statements, tax returns and special services within your area of expertise.
• Review reports, statements and returns processed by administrative staff.
• Review work papers, financial statements and tax returns before submission to Senior Manager or Principal for further review.
• Plan engagements to achieve quality goals and reduce time required to perform an engagement.
• Begin an active practice development program and look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration.
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum 4-7 years of Tax experience
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems.
• Well-developed financial analysis capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to get along well with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible.