Tax Supervisor / Manager

Simione Macca & Larrow; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Simione Macca & Larrow LLP in Wallingford, CT is seeking an experienced Tax Supervisor or Manager to join a full-service CPA firm. You will work directly with clients, preparing and reviewing complex tax returns while mentoring staff.

This role manages engagements from planning through completion, with responsibility tied to experience, CPA status, client-management skills, and the ability to independently manage engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of public accounting experience, with significant tax experience.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state taxation.
• Experience with partnerships, S corporations, and closely held businesses.
• Experience supervising and reviewing Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, engagements, and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, corporations, trusts, and other entities.
• Manage tax engagements from planning through completion.
• Review work prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Research and resolve complex federal and state tax issues.
• Prepare and review tax projections and estimated tax calculations.
• Develop and communicate tax planning opportunities for individuals, business owners, and closely held businesses.
• Assist with tax notices, examinations, transactions, entity restructuring, and other special projects.
• Serve as a primary tax contact for assigned clients.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Communicate directly with business owners, executives, and individual clients.
• Supervise, train, and mentor Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Work with Partners and the firm's audit and accounting teams on client matters.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional tax, accounting, audit, and advisory services.
• Contribute to improving tax processes, technology, and workflow.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax return prep

Tax research

Client relationships

Mentoring staff

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystem fx Fixed Assets

Engagement

CCH AnswerConnect

Job description

Tax Supervisor / Manager – 80K-130K+ Based on Experience

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Tax Supervisor or Manager to join our team at an established, full-service CPA firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients, preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, developing tax planning strategies, and mentoring staff.

The position will have significant responsibility for managing tax engagements from planning through completion, while working closely with Partners and clients. The level of responsibility will be based on the candidate's experience, technical expertise, CPA status, client-management experience, and ability to independently manage tax engagements.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, corporations, trusts, and other entities.
• Manage tax engagements from planning through completion.
• Review work prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Research and resolve complex federal and state tax issues.
• Prepare and review tax projections and estimated tax calculations.
• Develop and communicate tax planning opportunities for individuals, business owners, and closely held businesses.
• Assist with tax notices, examinations, transactions, entity restructuring, and other special projects.
• Serve as a primary tax contact for assigned clients.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Communicate directly with business owners, executives, and individual clients.
• Supervise, train, and mentor Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Work with Partners and the firm's audit and accounting teams on client matters.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional tax, accounting, audit, and advisory services.
• Contribute to improving tax processes, technology, and workflow.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of public accounting experience, with significant tax experience.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state taxation.
• Experience with partnerships, S corporations, and closely held businesses.
• Experience supervising and reviewing Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Strong tax research and analytical skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, engagements, and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license strongly preferred.
• Experience with CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx Fixed Assets, Engagement, and CCH AnswerConnect.
• Experience with tax planning for business owners and high-net-worth individuals.
• Trust and estate tax experience.
• Experience independently managing client relationships.
• Experience with complex federal and state tax research.

Why Join Us?

• Direct access to Partners and clients
• Meaningful responsibility and autonomy
• Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of tax clients
• Significant client interaction and tax planning opportunities
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Broad exposure to individual and business taxation
• Collaborative environment within a 30-person CPA firm
• Opportunity for continued professional growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits

The Opportunity

We're looking for someone who wants to take ownership of client relationships and become a trusted resource for both clients and the firm.

Whether you're ready for your next step as a Tax Supervisor or you're an experienced Tax Manager looking for greater responsibility and client ownership, we'd like to hear from you.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Simione Macca & Larrow LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the application of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities