Tax Senior Manager

NorthPoint Search Group; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Tax Senior Manager in the Waltham, MA area to lead client engagements across corporate, partnership and high-net-worth taxation. The role combines hands-on tax compliance with advisory leadership and client relationship management on a hybrid schedule (2–3 days in the office).

You will oversee complex returns, mentor staff, and identify planning opportunities while coordinating with partners across industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 7+ years of public accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong expertise in C- and S-Corporation, LLC, and partnership taxation.
• Demonstrated experience with pass-through entity taxation and preferred experience in entity structuring, operating agreement review, compliance, allocations, and partner transactions.
• Experience with complex individual and estate tax planning and compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, managing compliance needs and anticipating tax and business issues.
• Manage engagements and review complex individual, partnership, and entity tax returns.
• Provide planning and compliance support for high-net-worth individuals, including estate, gift, and trust matters.
• Lead and mentor tax staff, seniors, and managers.
• Apply strong project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills in a dynamic environment.
• Deliver exceptional client service and help identify opportunities for value-added tax planning.

Skills

Public accounting

CPA license

Tax planning

Client management

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's preferred

Job description

Tax Senior Manager - Waltham, MA (Greater Boston Area)

Who

An experienced tax leader with deep expertise in corporate, partnership, and high-net-worth individual taxation.

What

Manage complex tax compliance, lead engagements, oversee staff development, and serve as the primary client contact.

When

Hiring now to support a growing market with immediate leadership needs.

Where

Boston, MA area on a hybrid schedule (2-3 days per week in office).

Why

To drive tax strategy, enhance client relationships, and contribute to a dynamic, expanding practice.

Office Environment

Fast-paced, collaborative, growth-oriented, and centered on integrity and professional development.

Salary

Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives.

Position Overview

The Senior Tax Manager will oversee client tax engagements, lead relationship management, and identify tax planning opportunities while supporting a broad client base across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, managing compliance needs and anticipating tax and business issues.
• Manage engagements and review complex individual, partnership, and entity tax returns.
• Provide planning and compliance support for high-net-worth individuals, including estate, gift, and trust matters.
• Lead and mentor tax staff, seniors, and managers.
• Apply strong project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills in a dynamic environment.
• Deliver exceptional client service and help identify opportunities for value-added tax planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 7+ years of public accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong expertise in C- and S-Corporation, LLC, and partnership taxation.
• Demonstrated experience with pass-through entity taxation and preferred experience in entity structuring, operating agreement review, compliance, allocations, and partner transactions.
• Experience with complex individual and estate tax planning and compliance is a plus.