Tax Senior Manager

Dauby O'Connor & Zaleski, LLC; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauby O’Connor & Zaleski, LLC (DOZ) seeks an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join our team. You will work directly with clients, lead complex tax engagements, and manage and develop tax professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical tax expertise with exceptional leadership, communication, and client-service skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Active CPA license.
• Seven+ years of public accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state taxation.
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams.
• Strong communication and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax compliance services for partnerships and not-for-profit organizations in affordable housing and community development.
• Provide tax compliance services for corporations and individuals across industries.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with timely, responsive service.
• Manage, mentor, and develop professional tax staff.
• Review federal and state returns prepared by team members.
• Delegate responsibilities and monitor workflow and quality of engagements.
• Collaborate with Senior Tax Managers, Principals and Partners to manage workload and staff development.
• Research complex federal/state tax matters and communicate conclusions to clients and team.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate, high-quality work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client service

Team management

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

CCH ProSystem fx

CCH Axcess

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Dauby O’Connor & Zaleski, LLC (DOZ) is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with clients, lead complex tax engagements, and manage and develop tax professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical tax expertise with exceptional leadership, communication, and client-service skills.

• Provide tax compliance services for partnerships and not-for-profit organizations within the affordable housing and community development industry.
• Provide tax compliance services for corporations and individuals across various industries.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering timely, responsive, and exceptional service that exceeds client expectations.
• Manage, develop, mentor, and support professional tax staff.
• Review federal and state tax returns prepared by team members at all levels.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively and monitor the progress and quality of tax engagements.
• Collaborate with other Senior Tax Managers, Principals, and Partners to manage workflow and support the development of tax personnel.
• Research complex federal and state tax matters, apply findings to client engagements, and communicate conclusions clearly to clients and internal team members.
• Maintain accountability for the timely delivery of accurate, high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Active CPA license.
• At least seven years of public accounting experience.
• Advanced technical knowledge of federal and state taxation, including strong tax research skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, develop, and lead professional staff.
• Strong team-building, delegation, and workflow-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and commitment to providing high-quality client service.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and solutions-focused in demanding situations.
• Flexibility and comfort working in a team-oriented, collaborative management environment.
• Proficiency with professional tax preparation software; experience with CCH ProSystem fx or CCH Axcess is preferred.
• Availability to work approximately 60-70 hours per week during peak tax season (January - April).