Tax Supervisor — Lead Engagements & Mentoring

Leoforce; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce seeks an experienced Tax Supervisor to lead client engagements, review complex returns, and mentor accounting staff. The role emphasizes ownership of engagement planning, client communication, and team development while staying technically involved.

You will coordinate with firm leadership and clients to deliver high-quality tax work and advisory guidance. The position targets specialists with CPA progress, five-plus years in public accounting, and a strong grasp of federal/state tax

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a closely related field.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure preferred.
• Approximately five or more years of progressive public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns.
• Experience supervising, reviewing, or mentoring accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax compliance and planning concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and client priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with tax preparation, accounting, engagement management, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Review workpapers and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Research tax matters and stay current on tax law changes.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and communicate to leadership and clients.
• Plan, supervise, and complete tax engagements from scheduling to delivery.
• Coordinate engagement timelines, staff assignments, budgets, and deadlines.
• Monitor engagement progress and staff productivity against plans.
• Review completed work and resolve technical issues; communicate developments to leadership.
• Lead, train, and mentor staff and senior accountants.
• Provide timely feedback and contribute to performance discussions.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships and provide proactive service.
• Assist with client billing and engagement administration as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Professional judgment

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Taxation

CPA licensure progress preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leoforce seeks an experienced Tax Supervisor to lead client engagements, review complex returns, and mentor accounting staff. The role emphasizes ownership of engagement planning, client communication, and team development while staying technically involved.

You will coordinate with firm leadership and clients to deliver high-quality tax work and advisory guidance. The position targets specialists with CPA progress, five-plus years in public accounting, and a strong grasp of federal/state tax