Tax Manager – Westminster, Maryland

Shift Pursuit; Westminster (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit seeks an experienced Tax Manager to join a growing accounting and business advisory team in Westminster, MD. You will work with privately held businesses and owners on complex tax matters, providing advisory and leadership for engagements.

A CPA with 7+ years of experience is preferred; strong tax planning, client service, and staff mentoring are essential. This hybrid-remote role offers opportunity to lead engagements and grow the tax practice.

Qualifications

• CPA licensed and active in good standing.
• Experience with corporate tax, S-corp, partnerships.
• Strong leadership and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic tax planning and advisory to clients.
• Research and analyze complex tax issues and provide practical solutions.
• Review and supervise the preparation of tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Advise privately held Corporations, S Corporations and Partnerships.
• Handle state tax matters, tax compliance, tax accounting and consulting.
• Advise on the tax considerations affecting business owners and their individual returns.
• Lead client engagements and build strong, trusted client relationships.
• Mentor and provide guidance to tax staff.
• Stay current with changes in tax legislation and regulations.

Skills

CPA certification

Client advisory

Mentor staff

Strategic tax planning

Research & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CCH Axcess

Thomson Reuters UltraTax

Job description

Introduction:

We’re seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join a growing accounting and business advisory team, working with clients on complex tax matters while serving as a trusted advisor and helping lead engagements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA with 7+ years of experience who enjoys combining technical tax expertise with client advisory, tax planning, and team leadership. You’ll work with privately held businesses and their owners across a range of complex tax matters while mentoring staff and contributing to the continued growth of the tax practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic tax planning and advisory to clients
• Research and analyze complex tax issues and provide practical solutions
• Review and supervise the preparation of tax returns for accuracy and compliance
• Advise privately held Corporations, S Corporations and Partnerships
• Handle state tax matters, tax compliance, tax accounting and consulting
• Advise on the tax considerations affecting business owners and their individual returns
• Lead client engagements and build strong, trusted client relationships
• Mentor and provide guidance to tax staff
• Stay current with changes in tax legislation and regulations

Requirements:

• 7+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably in public accounting
• Current CPA license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Advanced degree preferred
• Strong experience with complex tax matters and tax planning
• Thorough knowledge of Corporations, S Corporations and Partnerships
• Strong understanding of state tax matters
• Experience with individual taxation and business-owner tax considerations
• Strong research, analytical and client-service skills
• Proficiency with tax software such as CCH Axcess or Thomson Reuters UltraTax preferred
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation

Work Arrangement:

This is a hybrid remote position with opportunities based out of Westminster, MD

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.