Tax Supervisor

Career Legal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal in New York is seeking an experienced Tax Supervisor/Reviewer to lead a growing tax practice, mentoring staff and partnering with firm leadership. The role involves reviewing complex returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, and estates, while providing proactive planning and client advisory services.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of public accounting tax experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and CPA license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA license preferred or actively pursuing certification.
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience reviewing individual, corporate, partnership, LLC, trust, and estate tax returns.
• Experience with tax planning, tax research, and client advisory services.
• Knowledge of international taxation is advantageous but not required.
• Experience representing clients before the IRS or responding to tax notices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, estates, and tax-exempt organizations.
• Prepare and review supporting workpapers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax laws and regulations.
• Conduct tax research on complex issues and provide practical solutions to clients and internal teams.
• Work directly with clients to address tax questions, resolve notices, and provide year-round tax planning and advisory services.
• Represent and assist clients during IRS and state tax examinations, audits, and correspondence.
• Advise clients on tax compliance matters, including delinquent filings, back taxes, payment plans, and other tax resolution matters when required.
• Assist clients with domestic and international tax issues, including inbound and outbound tax considerations for businesses and individuals.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of Tax Associates and Senior Accountants, providing ongoing coaching and technical guidance.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while ensuring deadlines, budgets, and client expectations are consistently met.

Skills

Leadership

Tax return review

Client advisory

Communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license preferred

Job description

A well-established and highly respected CPA firm in New York is seeking an experienced Tax Supervisor / Reviewer to join its growing tax practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to step into a leadership role, working with a diverse client portfolio while mentoring staff and partnering closely with firm leadership.

The firm provides comprehensive tax compliance, planning, and advisory services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and tax-exempt organizations. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering exceptional client service, reviewing complex tax returns, and identifying proactive tax planning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, estates, and tax-exempt organizations.
• Prepare and review supporting workpapers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax laws and regulations.
• Conduct tax research on complex issues and provide practical solutions to clients and internal teams.
• Work directly with clients to address tax questions, resolve notices, and provide year-round tax planning and advisory services.
• Represent and assist clients during IRS and state tax examinations, audits, and correspondence.
• Advise clients on tax compliance matters, including delinquent filings, back taxes, payment plans, and other tax resolution matters when required.
• Assist clients with domestic and international tax issues, including inbound and outbound tax considerations for businesses and individuals.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of Tax Associates and Senior Accountants, providing ongoing coaching and technical guidance.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while ensuring deadlines, budgets, and client expectations are consistently met.
• Stay current on changes in tax legislation and identify planning opportunities that add value to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license preferred or actively pursuing certification.
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong experience reviewing individual, corporate, partnership, LLC, trust, and estate tax returns.
• Experience with tax planning, tax research, and client advisory services.
• Knowledge of international taxation is advantageous but not required.
• Experience representing clients before the IRS or responding to tax notices is beneficial.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service and mentoring junior staff.

Why Join?

• Join a collaborative and growing public accounting firm with an established reputation.
• Work with a diverse client base ranging from individuals and closely held businesses to trusts, estates, nonprofits, and international clients.
• Opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities while continuing to develop technically.
• Collaborative environment with direct access to firm leadership.
• Ongoing professional development and long-term career progression.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive culture that values teamwork, technical excellence, and exceptional client service.