Tax Senior Manager

NorthPoint Search Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Tax Senior Manager in Raleigh, NC on a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in the office). You will lead complex tax engagements, oversee compliance, mentor staff, and serve as the primary client contact while identifying tax planning opportunities.

The role requires a CPA license and 7+ years in public accounting with 2+ years in management, including deep expertise in pass-through and corporate taxation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's preferred.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• 7+ years of public accounting experience, including 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of pass-through entity taxation and general corporate taxation.
• Working knowledge of partnership taxation, including equity investment structures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, managing workflows, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Review complex tax returns for clients in manufacturing, real estate, professional services, and high-net-worth segments.
• Solve tax and business challenges using strong technical and analytical capabilities.
• Lead tax staff, seniors, and managers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate exceptional client service and identify forward-looking tax planning opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Tax expertise

Client management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Tax Senior Manager - Raleigh, NC (PCS)

Who

An experienced tax professional with strong leadership skills and deep expertise in pass-through entity and corporate taxation.

What

Lead complex tax engagements, oversee compliance, mentor staff, and serve as the primary client contact while identifying tax planning opportunities.

When

Hiring immediately to support continued growth in the regional tax practice.

Where

Raleigh, NC market on a hybrid schedule (2-3 days per week in office).

Why

To strengthen a dynamic tax team by providing strategic tax guidance and exceptional client service.

Office Environment

Fast-paced, collaborative, and committed to integrity, inclusion, and continuous professional development.

Salary

Competitive compensation supported by a comprehensive total rewards and benefits package.

Position Overview

The Senior Tax Manager will manage client tax compliance, anticipate tax issues, and provide strategic planning guidance while leading and developing less experienced professionals across a variety of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, managing workflows, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Review complex tax returns for clients in manufacturing, real estate, professional services, and high-net-worth segments.
• Solve tax and business challenges using strong technical and analytical capabilities.
• Lead tax staff, seniors, and managers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate exceptional client service and identify forward-looking tax planning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's preferred.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• 7+ years of public accounting experience, including 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of pass-through entity taxation and general corporate taxation.
• Working knowledge of partnership taxation, including equity investment structures.