Tax Manager - Tax Manager, CPA, Trust

CyberCoders, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

401(k) match

Summer Fridays

Continuing education

Career coaching

Culture perks

Job summary

CyberCoders, Inc. is seeking a Tax Manager in Newark, DE for a hybrid role to lead complex federal and multi-state tax engagements across corporate, partnership, and individual entities.

You will drive strategic tax planning, client relationship management, and team leadership while delivering practical, business-minded tax solutions.

You will mentor staff, manage IRS/state notices, and contribute to process improvements and technology adoption within the firm.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on tax.
• Active CPA license (EA designation with equivalent depth of experience also considered).
• Strong technical command of corporate, partnership, and individual taxation including multi-state issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and lead project teams simultaneously.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review complex federal and multi-state tax returns across corporate, partnership, and individual entity types, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Lead strategic tax planning and research engagements for business owners and high-net-worth individuals, delivering proactive advice before issues arise.
• Serve as a primary client relationship contact, collaborating with firm leadership to deepen and expand client relationships.
• Manage and resolve IRS and state tax notices, audits, and examinations from start to finish.
• Supervise, coach, and advocate for tax staff and senior associates, providing meaningful feedback that accelerates their careers.
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives including process improvement and technology adoption.

Skills

Public accounting tax focus

Client relationship mgmt

Team leadership

Tax research

Communication skills

Education

CPA license

EA designation considered

Tools

AI-enabled tax tools

Job description

Tax Manager - Public Accounting

Public accounting doesn't have to mean 80-hour weeks and burnout. This Newark, DE-based firm - a nationally recognized Top 400 practice - is built on manageable workloads, genuine flexibility, and a direct path to partnership. If you want sophisticated client work and a life outside the office, this role was designed for you.

What you'll do

• Review complex federal and multi-state tax returns across corporate, partnership, and individual entity types, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Lead strategic tax planning and research engagements for business owners and high-net-worth individuals, delivering proactive advice before issues arise
• Serve as a primary client relationship contact, collaborating with firm leadership to deepen and expand client relationships
• Manage and resolve IRS and state tax notices, audits, and examinations from start to finish
• Supervise, coach, and advocate for tax staff and senior associates, providing meaningful feedback that accelerates their careers
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives including process improvement and technology adoption

What you need

• 7+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on tax
• Active CPA license (EA designation with equivalent depth of experience also considered)
• Strong technical command of corporate, partnership, and individual taxation including multi-state issues
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and lead project teams simultaneously
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience mentoring staff in a formal or informal capacity
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tax tools or a track record of adopting new technology
• Prior exposure to partner-level business development activities
• Experience with IRS Appeals or complex state controversy matters

Pay & benefits

• Base salary: $120k - $170k depending on experience
• Signing bonus: Up to $15,000 (paid after one year)
• Performance bonuses: Discretionary, paid on results
• Health & dental insurance: 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and dependents
• 401(k): Immediate entry with firm match
• Summer Fridays: Early close every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Continuing education: Fully funded, including CPA CPE requirements
• Career coaching: Every team member is paired with an assigned career coach and a transparent pathway to partnership
• Culture perks: On-site yoga, meditation, catered breakfasts, Taco Tuesdays, happy hours, massage days, and team outings

Location & schedule

Newark, DE - Hybrid.

Full-time, year-round position with manageable seasonal workloads and no mandatory weekend culture.

This firm has spent decades proving that Top 400 client complexity and a people-first culture are not mutually exclusive. They are actively growing their tax practice and have immediate capacity for a Tax Manager ready to lead.