Tax Senior Manager/Director

Ignited Recruiting; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Path to partnership

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ignited Recruiting is seeking a Tax Senior Manager or Director in Clifton, New Jersey. This role involves managing client relationships, providing strategic tax planning, and mentoring staff while ensuring high-quality service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA license and over 7 years in public accounting, focusing on tax. Benefits include a path to partnership within a collaborative team environment, competitive compensation, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Requires a CPA license.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in public accounting with tax focus.
• Strong experience in managing pass-through entities and high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with small business and high-net-worth clients.
• Oversee preparation of complex tax returns.
• Provide tailored tax planning strategies.
• Mentor staff and juniors, ensuring quality work.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate findings.

Skills

Client relationship management

Tax planning strategies

Technical tax knowledge

Communication skills

Mentoring and leadership

Education

CPA license

7+ years of public accounting experience

Job description

Our client, a growing public accounting firm, is looking for a Tax Senior Manager or Director to take ownership of client relationships, provide strategic tax guidance, and lead day-to-day tax engagements. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with clients and mentoring staff while delivering high-quality service.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day relationships with a portfolio of small business and high-net-worth individual clients.
• Review and oversee preparation of complex tax returns, including individual, partnership, and corporate filings.
• Provide proactive tax planning strategies tailored to client-specific needs and long-term goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client questions, notices, and tax-related matters.
• Lead and mentor staff and seniors, including reviewing work, providing feedback, and supporting development.
• Coordinate and manage multiple engagements, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate conclusions clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on client service strategies and process improvements.

Qualifications:

• CPA license required.
• 7+ years of public accounting experience, with a focus on tax.
• Strong experience with pass‑through entities, closely held businesses, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead engagements independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical tax knowledge and research capabilities.

Why Work Here:

• Path to partnership in 2-3 years.
• Collaborative and close-knit team.
• Competitive compensation and work-life balance compared to larger firms.