Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager

Leoforce; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO & Holidays

Leadership path

CPA support

Job summary

Leoforce, a North Carolina-based public accounting firm, seeks a Mid Level Tax professional to join our Raleigh team, handling complex engagements for individuals and pass-through entities with a focus on planning, compliance, and advisory services.

You will mentor staff, supervise engagements, and collaborate with partners on strategic tax solutions, while upholding client relationships and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or related field.
• CPA License or EA designation preferred but not required.
• Minimum 8+ years of public accounting experience with a concentration in taxation.
• Significant experience with Individual, S Corporation, C Corporation, and Partnership taxation.
• Experience providing tax planning, consulting, compliance, and advisory services.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Strong tax research and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.
• Demonstrated success supervising, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Healthcare and/or Dental industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency with tax software such as UltraTax, CCH ProSystem fx, or ProSeries.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex tax engagements for individuals, S Corporations, C Corporations, and Partnerships.
• Provide tax planning, consulting, compliance, and advisory services.
• Research complex federal and state tax matters and develop practical client solutions.
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication.
• Collaborate with Partners, Principals, and firm leadership on client engagements.
• Review work prepared by staff for accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, train, and develop tax professionals.
• Serve as a technical tax resource for the department.
• Assist with engagement staffing and workload management.
• Train employees on software, processes, and firm procedures.
• Recommend process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Support firm growth initiatives and strategic goals.

Skills

Client relationship management

Staff supervision

Mentoring

Communication

Tax research

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Taxation/Finance

CPA or EA designation (preferred)

Tools

UltraTax

CCH ProSystem fx

ProSeries

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $110,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Details

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage and review complex tax engagements for individuals, S Corporations, C Corporations, and Partnerships.
• Provide tax planning, consulting, compliance, and advisory services.
• Research complex federal and state tax matters and develop practical client solutions.
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication.
• Collaborate with Partners, Principals, and firm leadership on client engagements.
• Review work prepared by staff for accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, train, and develop tax professionals.
• Serve as a technical tax resource for the department.
• Assist with engagement staffing and workload management.
• Train employees on software, processes, and firm procedures.
• Recommend process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Support firm growth initiatives and strategic goals.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or related field.
• CPA License or EA designation preferred but not required.
• Minimum 8+ years of public accounting experience with a concentration in taxation.
• Significant experience with Individual, S Corporation, C Corporation, and Partnership taxation.
• Experience providing tax planning, consulting, compliance, and advisory services.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Strong tax research and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.
• Demonstrated success supervising, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Healthcare and/or Dental industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency with tax software such as UltraTax, CCH ProSystem fx, or ProSeries.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

A bit about us

Founded nearly three decades ago and based in North Carolina, we are a client-focused public accounting firm providing tax planning, consulting, advisory, and compliance services to individuals and privately held businesses. We take pride in building long-term client relationships, delivering practical tax solutions, and fostering a collaborative environment where professionals can develop their expertise and grow their careers.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Top-tier base salary (DOE) + bonus potential
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities: Clear path to leadership and partnership-track opportunities
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced tax professionals and firm leadership
• Professional Development: Ongoing technical training, mentorship, and CPA support
• Hybrid Flexibility Available

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