Tax Program Manager

MillerMusmar CPAs; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + performance bonuses

Flexible work environment (hybrid, remote considered)

CPA license & CPE support

High degree of autonomy

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

MillerMusmar CPAs in Reston, VA is looking for a full-time Tax Manager to lead individual tax return preparation, including high-net-worth client engagements and trust and estate returns. The candidate should have a CPA license and at least 7 years of public accounting experience, particularly in tax planning and compliance. This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a flexible work environment, supporting remote work and collaboration in a growing tax department.

Qualifications

• CPA license is required.
• 7+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.
• Demonstrated expertise in 1040 review and related tax planning.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalize ~300 high-net-worth individual returns annually.
• Supervise and mentor staff and seasonal preparers.
• Coordinate with Tax Department leaders on workload and deadlines.

Skills

CPA license

1040 review expertise

Tax planning for business owners

Trust & estate returns knowledge

International compliance familiarity

Strong communication skills

Remote team collaboration

Software skills: CCH Axcess Tax

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

ProSystems Engagement

Canopy

Job description

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid or Remote Flexibility)

Firm Size: ~30 employees

Reports to: Tax Director

Department: Tax – Individual, Trust, and High-Net-Worth

About Us

MillerMusmar CPAs is a full-service accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Reston, Virginia, serving closely held businesses, government contractors, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations. Our Tax Department supports ~500 returns annually, with a growing need for strategic leadership in individual taxation, trust & estates, and international compliance. We’re proud of our client-centric approach, collaborative culture, and commitment to technical excellence — and we are building a modern tax department with the right people in the right seats.

Role Summary

We are seeking a full-time Tax Manager with strong experience in 1040 review, tax planning for business owners, and exposure to trust, estate, and international individual compliance and planning. This role will serve as a technical leader and reviewer, manage seasonal and full-time staff on individual return preparation, and help build a scalable, quality-focused individual tax function. This is a highly visible position ideal for someone who wants to own and lead a key function in a growing firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and finalize ~300 high-net-worth individual returns annually, many involving K-1s, Schedules C/E/F, stock compensation, and flow-through planning
• Review ~20 trust and estate tax returns (Form 1041) and related filings
• Review or support preparation of international compliance forms including FBAR, 5471, 5472, 8938, GILTI
• Serve as a go-to resource for individual tax planning for business owners and families, including year-end planning and estimated payment strategies
• Supervise and mentor staff and seasonal preparers (including remote contractors)
• Coordinate with other Tax Department leaders on workload, deadlines, and firm initiatives
• Collaborate with the GovCon and Accounting departments to deliver cross-functional planning and compliance
• Assist in staff development, documentation of review procedures, and quality control initiatives

Qualifications

• CPA license (required)
• 7+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
• Demonstrated expertise in 1040 review and related tax planning
• Solid experience with trust & estate returns and rules (Form 1041)
• Familiarity with international individual compliance (FBAR, 5471, 5472, etc.)
• Strong communication skills; ability to lead review conversations and client interactions
• Comfortable working in a hybrid or remote team environment
• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax, ProSystems Engagement, and Canopy is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + performance bonuses
• Flexible work environment (hybrid, remote considered)
• CPA license & CPE support
• Leadership and client visibility in a collaborative culture
• Opportunity to shape the Individual Tax function and mentor a growing team
• High degree of autonomy, with support from a Director-led team