Tax Supervisor

Ascend; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional accounting firm is seeking a Tax Supervisor responsible for managing client engagements, directing audit, and tax services, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting, preferably with CPA certification. This role offers opportunities to lead teams, interact directly with clients, and maintain high professional standards in a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of auditing and tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and tax regulations.
• Must be a team player as well as able to supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagements and lead teams effectively.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise audit and tax engagements.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Communicate effectively with clients to deliver exceptional service.
• Oversee multiple client engagements ensuring timely deliverables.

Skills

Auditing and tax experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA Certification

Job description

Walter Shuffain is looking to bring on a Tax Supervisor. Supervisors at Walter Shuffain are the heart of our team. They are responsible for performing both audit and tax engagements with little supervision. They also direct and review the work of staff accountants. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing the execution of audit and tax engagements, managing staff, and ensuring the highest level of service quality.

About Walter Shuffain

Established in 1994, WS Advisors is a Boston-based advisory and accounting firm dedicated to delivering thoughtful tax, financial, and business guidance that helps clients make confident, forward-looking decisions. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture rooted in accountability, respect, responsiveness, and continuous learning, where diverse perspectives are welcomed and individual growth is encouraged.

Recognized for excellence, innovation, and a supportive work environment, WS Advisors has been named an IPA Top 200 Firm, an IPA Fastest Growing Firm, an IPA Best of the Best Firm, and one of Accounting Today’s Best Firms to Work For. We invest in our people and foster meaningful careers built on teamwork, integrity, and shared success.

About Ascend

Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.ascendtogether.com.

Essential Functions

• Play a key role in managing client engagements, leading teams, and ensuring the successful execution of audit and tax services.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the various phases of audit and tax engagements and assume responsibility for the end work product.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate junior staff members, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional growth.
• Work directly with clients throughout the engagement, including participation in client meetings, and foster client relationships throughout the year.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and deliver exceptional service.
• Maintain the highest technical and professional standards.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and Oversee multiple client engagements across industries, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Provide performance feedback and assist in staff evaluations.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Education, Skills And Experience

• 5+ years of auditing and tax experience.
• Bachelors in Accounting, CPA Certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and tax regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team player as well as be able to supervise junior staff.