Tax Supervisor: Lead, Mentor & Impact on Client Growth

Springline Advisory; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Dynamic and innovative work

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Springline Advisory is seeking a Tax Supervisor to lead day-to-day tax operations and guide Senior Tax Associates and Staff. You will help ensure accurate, timely client deliverables while fostering a culture of coaching, mentorship, and professional growth.

You’ll review tax returns, perform research, and identify planning opportunities, collaborating with managers and partners to deliver value and high-quality work across multiple engagements in a fast-paced public accounting environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of tax accounting experience within public accounting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• Strong technical ability to prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other business entities.
• Demonstrated experience conducting tax research, analyzing technical issues, and documenting conclusions.
• Experience reviewing staff workpapers and providing meaningful coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Solid understanding of U.S. tax regulations, compliance requirements, and tax planning concepts.
• Proficiency with tax research tools, tax preparation software, cloud-based accounting applications, and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns prepared by Staff and Senior Associates, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable tax regulations.
• Perform tax research and analysis on federal and state tax matters and assist with developing practical solutions for clients and engagement teams.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and support Managers and Partners in delivering value-added recommendations to clients.
• Review financial statements and supporting workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable accounting standards.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor Interns, Staff, and Senior Associates by providing technical guidance, constructive feedback, training, and ongoing professional development support.
• Help manage workflow, engagement budgets, and deadlines across multiple client engagements while maintaining high-quality client service.
• Serve as a day-to-day resource for team members, assisting with technical questions, issue resolution, and escalation of complex matters when appropriate.
• Stay current on evolving tax legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry trends, applying new developments to client engagements.
• Utilize tax research platforms, cloud-based tools, and accounting software to support efficient and accurate engagement execution.
• Collaborate with Managers, Partners, and internal teams to prioritize competing deadlines, address client needs, and ensure timely delivery of work products.
• Apply strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to resolve tax issues and improve engagement efficiency.
• Promote best practices in documentation, quality control, and compliance while contributing to process improvement initiatives within the tax practice.

Skills

Tax accounting

Tax research

Coaching

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Tax software

Excel

Job description

Springline Advisory is seeking a Tax Supervisor to lead day-to-day tax operations and guide Senior Tax Associates and Staff. You will help ensure accurate, timely client deliverables while fostering a culture of coaching, mentorship, and professional growth.

You’ll review tax returns, perform research, and identify planning opportunities, collaborating with managers and partners to deliver value and high-quality work across multiple engagements in a fast-paced public accounting environment.