Tax Manager/Senior Manager

Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work structure

Competitive salary & benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP in Ithaca, NY seeks dynamic Tax professionals at Manager/Senior Manager level to support complex tax returns and planning for individuals, small businesses, and partnerships.

Hybrid work option (in-office, up to 3 days from home) and growth opportunities are emphasized. Candidates should have 4+ years of public accounting tax experience, CPA/EA preferred, and strong supervisory capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' public accounting tax experience across entity types.
• Experience with complex 1040s, high net worth individuals, and small businesses (S Corps/Partnerships).
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience for management level.
• CPA license highly recommended/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review complex personal and business returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Engage in tax planning and develop strategies to reduce liabilities.
• Mentor and develop other tax professionals.
• Lead client engagements and serve as a frontline advisor.
• Monitor deadlines and coordinate with staff through the review process.
• Respond to IRS/state notices and participate in audits.

Skills

Tax planning

Staff mentoring

Client communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

CPA/EA license

Masters in Tax (plus)

Job description

Ithaca, United States | Posted on 06/11/2026

We are looking for dynamic Taxprofessionals to join our growing team. We offer tremendous growth anddevelopment opportunities to assist with both your personal and professionalgoals. Are you ready for a new challenge? If you are interested in working in avibrant firm with stimulating assignments and growth potential, this is theopportunity for you. We are not your typical CPA Firm we truly recognize andvalue our employees’ balance between work and life.

Seeking candidates who have tax experiencewith either complex 1040s, high net worth clients, small businesses and partnerships. We are willing to look at candidates who may be looking for either a Manager or Senior Manager level position (level based on experience).

Location: Ithaca, NY office.For most of our positions at Insero, one can work in the officeevery day or if you like, in ahybridstructure working up to 3 daysfrom home.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing complex personal and businessreturns /work filesfor completeness, accuracy and compliance; communicates with and trainsstaff on areas needing improvements.
• Engages in complex tax planningand develops creative ideas to reduce tax liabilities.
• Reviewing tax researchmethodology, alternatives and conclusions.
• Monitors tax deadlines to ensurethat returns are prepared on a timely basis; communicates with managersduring the preparation process to identify any tax issues needingaddressing and to pull jobs so that they reach the technical review stagetimely.
• Understanding and completing thesteps in conducting research projects; preparing written conclusions,subject to Manager or Principal review.
• Assisting audit and accountingstaff with non-complex tax questions.
• Understanding tax accruals.
• Responding to routine IRS orstate tax notices and if needed, participating in IRS audits, andadministrative hearings.
• Mentoringand developing other tax professionals in thedepartment.
  

Manager/SeniorManager duties also include:

• Work directly with our Tax Partners & Principals and would serve as akey technical liaison with clients; involved with both compliance andconsulting projects.
  
• Serve as afront-line client advisor, developing strong, lasting relationships withclients and ensuring the highest quality in service delivery and compliance.
• Leadcomplex tax planning and strategy engagements, offering innovative andpractical solutions to minimize tax liabilities and achieve client goals.
• Review andevaluate tax research, methodology, and conclusions to ensure accuracy andquality.
• Managesworkloads and work products of other tax staff members; delegates tax work tostaff.
• Acts askey client contact person for select engagements.
• Contributesto the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround andattentive service.
• Trainsaccountants and interns to prepare effective responses to tax notices andreviews for accuracy.
• Informsclients (or staff member) of tax options available and possible outcomesthrough clear and concise memos, emails or letters.
• Initiatesnew work for existing clients.
  

Firm Overview:

Inserois a New York-based accounting and business advisory practice focused on themanufacturing and distribution, construction and real estate, professionalservices and non-profit sectors. Our practice serves private clients as well.One of our core values is that we are Passionate about People. We don’t justtalk about our values, we live them. That’s why we’ve consistently beenrecognized as the best place to work!

The Insero Way – Our culture is guided by our core values and motivatesresult-orientated associates. Our values form the foundation of our dailypractices.

We believe great teams are built on sharedvalues:Be Passionate about People, Deliver Excellence, Grow to NewHeights, and Go Further Together. If these speak to you, we encourage youto apply!

#4Best Company to Work For in NewYorkin the Medium Companies category (State, NYS-SHRM and BestCompanies Group) 2026, ranked #1 in 2025 & 2024, ranked #3 in 2023 andagain #1 in 2022.

#Best Accounting Firms to Work For (National, Accounting Today and Best Companies Group)2012-2025

#1 Best Accounting Firm and Most Innovative Workplace, ReaderRankings (Local, Rochester Business Journal) 2025 and 2024, consistently rankedsince joining in 2018.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimumof 4 years' experience working in a public accounting firm with current taxexperience with all different entity types. Experience servicing complex 1040s/high net worth individuals and small businesses (mix of S Corps and Partnership returns) would be ideal.A minimum of an additional 2 yearssupervisory experience is required for a management level position. A provenrecord of simultaneously managing multiple projects and engagement teams forvarious clients. CPA license is highly recommended/preferred.

Education and ExperienceRequirements:

Minimum of a Bachelor ofScience in Accounting (Masters in Tax a plus) CPA/EA required. Managers who possessmore Supervisory experience and normally have a minimum of 6+ years’ experiencein Tax working within public accounting would be considered for the mid-upperend of the range.

* Manager Level Bonus Program: Managers are eligiblefor a discretionary MBO based annual bonus. The program consists of havingproven accomplishments in established areas: Client Service, People andGrowth.

We offer competitive salaries, an outstandingpaid time off program (5 weeks), 16 paid holidays, remote/hybrid work flexibly,401(k) plan with firm contributions, tuition reimbursement program, 100%employer paid parking, Mgmt. bonus program, a variety of different medical planoptions along with opt-out dollars if you do not need medical coverage. Inaddition, we offer tremendous growth and development opportunities to assistwith both your personal and professional goals.