Tax Supervisor

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Wakefield (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is partnering with a regional public accounting firm in Wakefield, MA to hire an experienced Tax Supervisor. This role involves managing tax engagements from start to finish, developing client relationships, and working with firm leadership.

The Tax Supervisor will oversee Senior and Staff Accountants, handle tax compliance, planning, and advisory services, and contribute to staff development and process improvements. A CPA is required; MST is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Active CPA license required.
• Master's in Taxation (MST) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients and oversee their ongoing tax compliance and planning needs.
• Prepare and review complex federal and state income tax returns.
• Provide tax planning, research, and advisory services to clients across various industries.
• Supervise, delegate, and review the work of junior accounting staff.
• Collaborate with Partners and Principals on client engagements and tax strategies.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Tax research

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Master's in Taxation (MST) preferred

Job description

Location: Wakefield, MA hybrid | $110-130K

Position Overview

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting has partnered with an established, growing regional public accounting firm in the Wakefield, MA area seeking an experienced Tax Supervisor to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to take the next step in their career while maintaining broad exposure to a diverse client base. Unlike larger firms where responsibilities can be highly specialized, this position offers the opportunity to manage tax engagements from start to finish, develop meaningful client relationships, and work directly with firm leadership.

The Tax Supervisor will report to Partners and Principals, oversee Senior and Staff Accountants, and play an important role in tax compliance, planning, advisory services, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients and oversee their ongoing tax compliance and planning needs.
• Prepare and review complex federal and state income tax returns.
• Provide tax planning, research, and advisory services to clients across various industries.
• Manage multiple tax engagements from initial planning through final delivery.
• Supervise, delegate, and review the work of Senior and Staff Accountants.
• Ensure engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established deadlines and budgets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on tax-related matters.
• Research complex technical tax issues and provide guidance to clients and internal team members.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior accounting professionals.
• Collaborate directly with Partners and Principals on client engagements and tax strategies.
• Maintain high standards for technical accuracy, quality, and client service.
• Participate in firm initiatives, process improvements, and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive tax experience within public accounting.
• Active CPA license required.
• Master's in Taxation (MST) preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state income tax compliance, planning, and research.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements and competing deadlines.
• Previous experience supervising, reviewing, or mentoring junior accounting staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional who can work independently and collaboratively.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established regional accounting firm with a growing Tax Department.
• Gain broad exposure to clients and engagements rather than working in a highly specialized environment.
• Work directly with Partners and Principals on tax planning, compliance, and advisory matters.
• Take ownership of client relationships and engagements from start to finish.
• Mentor and develop junior staff while continuing to advance your own technical expertise.
• Opportunity for continued professional development and long-term career growth.