Tax Manager: Small Business Advisory & Flexible Schedule

Baker Tilly; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Tax Manager in Iselin, NJ to provide federal and state tax compliance, accounting and advisory services to small business clients. You will coach staff, build client relationships and partner with firm leadership to drive growth and quality service.

The role demands significant tax expertise, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple engagements while maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA or JD required.
• 5+ years of experience providing federal and state tax compliance, accounting, and advisory services in a professional services firm.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience and mentoring associates.
• Strong management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax, accounting and advisory services to small business clients.
• Oversee accounting, bookkeeping and financial statement preparation or compilation.
• Analyze client accounting records and discuss business matters with clients.
• Lead client engagements and drive process improvements.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and opportunities for additional services.
• Support staffing, billing, collections and client profitability targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Mentoring

Client service

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or JD

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Tax Manager in Iselin, NJ to provide federal and state tax compliance, accounting and advisory services to small business clients. You will coach staff, build client relationships and partner with firm leadership to drive growth and quality service.

The role demands significant tax expertise, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple engagements while maintaining high ethical and professional standards.