Tax Supervisor / Manager

gpac; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

CPE allowance

Vacation

Sick days

Paid holidays

Flex time

Life insurance

LTD

Summer Fridays

Job summary

gpac is partnering with a respected local CPA firm in Farmington, CT to hire a Tax Manager who will move toward an equity partnership within two years as a senior partner retires. This tight-knit firm serves closely held businesses, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals with a collaborative, no-drama culture.

You will manage client engagements, review complex returns, mentor staff, and contribute to growth with a pathway to equity in a hands-on team environment.

Qualifications

• CPA required (or nearly complete).
• M.S. in Taxation preferred.
• 15+ years of public accounting experience.
• Comfortable with a consistent tax season workload (~55 hrs/wk).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagements for business, partnership, and individual tax compliance & planning.
• Review complex returns and provide advisory guidance.
• Assist clients with financial statement preparation and related support.
• Lead and mentor staff in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
• Help drive firm growth and operations with a path to equity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Tax planning

Mentoring

Education

CPA certification

MS in Taxation

Job description

Tax Manager | Future Equity Partner | Farmington, CT (Onsite)

Gpac is partnering with a well-respected local CPA firm in Farmington, CT seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join their team and move into an equity partnership within two years as a senior partner transitions toward retirement.

This is a tight-knit firm that serves closely held businesses, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals. They pride themselves on a collaborative, no-drama culture; everyone contributes, and everyone is treated fairly.

What You'll Do:

• Manage client engagements for business, partnership, and individual tax compliance & planning
• Review complex returns and provide advisory guidance
• Assist clients with financial statement preparation and related support
• Lead and mentor staff in a hands-on, team-oriented environment
• Help drive firm growth and operations with a path to equity

What You'll Bring:

• CPA required (or nearly complete)
• M.S. in Taxation preferred
• 15+ years of public accounting experience
• Comfortable with a consistent tax season workload (~55 hrs/wk)
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Why Join:

• Highly competitive base compensation (negotiable for the right person)
• 100% employer-paid employee health insurance (discounted family coverage)
• 401(k) plan, CPE allowance, 3 weeks vacation, 5 sick days, paid holidays
• Flex time, life insurance, LTD, and Summer Fridays
• A culture that values balance, trust, and collaboration - no frills, no drama, no burnout

If you're looking for a place to build equity and a legacy, this is the opportunity to do it.