US Tax Manager (Fully Remote)

System Six; United States; Remote; USD 95.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote environment

Competitive compensation

Bonus program

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401k match

PTO & family leave

In-person gatherings

Zusammenfassung

System Six in the United States is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance, planning, and review for a client portfolio while mentoring staff. This is a fully remote, full-time role reporting to the Head of Tax, focused on delivering high-quality service and timely results.

You will work with a team of eight and about 150 clients across 300 returns, stay current with tax laws, mentor others, and help grow the tax department within a balanced, flexible culture.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of public accounting experience with expertise in tax compliance for individuals, S-Corps, C-Corps, and Partnerships/LLCs.

Aufgaben

• Oversee tax compliance and review for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as the primary client contact, addressing inquiries and delivering high-quality solutions.
• Conduct first reviews of tax work and provide constructive feedback to staff.
• Recommend tax strategies aligned with client goals and explain outcomes clearly.
• Mentor and train team members to foster a collaborative environment.
• Stay current with tax laws and regulations and identify proactive planning opportunities.
• Assist in process improvements to enhance internal workflows and client service.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Adaptable communication

Client intuition

Resourcefulness

Humility & Servant leadership

Joyful demeanor

Ausbildung

CPA or EA license

Tools

Lacerte

QuickBooks Online

Karbon

Jobbeschreibung

At System Six, we're building one of the best places to work in cloud-accounting—a place where our team members are the most important part of our business and where they consistently experience joy, flexibility, and professional growth. We are a fast-growing, modern, 100% remote organization delivering full-cycle accounting, tax, and other professional services to hundreds of clients nationwide.

We are actively seeking a Tax Manager, a joyful and driven team member who will oversee and manage tax compliance, planning, and review for a portfolio of clients while mentoring and supporting our staff. This role blends strong technical tax expertise with people-focused leadership to ensure high-quality client service, accurate deliverables, and the professional growth of the team. The Tax Manager will report directly to the Head of Tax and will collaborate closely with other team members to deliver exceptional client and team experiences.

This is a full-time, U.S.-based position offering an opportunity to manage and grow within a thriving, ambitious, and balanced organization. System Six has grown significantly over the last five years and plans to continue to do so for decades moving forward; but importantly, we grow in a measured manner that allows all teams to find healthy fulfillment and balance in their career and personal life. This is not your traditional accounting firm with miserable busy seasons. Our talented team loves System Six and we can’t wait to show you how that energy permeates throughout our organization.

So what are we looking for in an ideal candidate?

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication skills internally across a variety of channels
• Adaptable communication skills externally with clients who have diverse business and financial backgrounds - simple when needed; deep and sophisticated when valuable
• Intuition for understanding clients and knowing how to solve relationship challenges
• Resourcefulness. An independent problem solver that can also ask for help when needed
• Humility, patience, and a deeply rooted servant leadership mentality
• Joy. A pleasure to work with; energetic and warm. You are enthusiastic about work daily

Professional Skills

• 5+ years of public accounting experience, with expertise in tax compliance for individuals, S Corporations, C Corporations, and Partnerships/LLCs.
• Skilled in federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting, including multi-state filings and specialized areas such as R&D credits, and PTET elections.
• Experience reviewing and signing tax returns, conducting first-level reviews of staff work, and providing actionable feedback.
• Skilled in research, responding to tax notices, and supporting tax planning initiatives.
• Proficiency with tax and accounting software (Lacerte and QuickBooks Online preferred, Karbon is a plus).
• CPA or EA license required.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and software.

What does the day to day look like for this role?

As a Tax Manager, you will work with a department of 8 other individuals serving approximately 150 clients representing around 300 returns. We expect this to grow in the coming years as we look to grow our tax department alongside our blossoming CAS business. Your primary responsibilities are to:

• Oversee tax compliance and review for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, addressing tax inquiries, delivering ad hoc projects, and providing high-quality solutions.
• Conduct first reviews of tax work prepared by staff, provide constructive feedback, and support their professional development.
• Recommend tax strategies that support client goals and explain tax outcomes clearly
• Mentor and train team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Stay current with tax laws, regulations, and client opportunities, identifying proactive planning strategies.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives to enhance internal workflows and client service.

Importantly, here’s what’s in it for you:

• A joyful work environment where employees and culture are paramount. We understand that we are all human and we want your success in your professional life to elevate and empower your personal life
• Work/Life balance. Our team enjoys our work environment, as we are anything but a traditional accounting firm. No grueling hours that you see at traditional firms; we pride ourselves on calm, smooth tax seasons where our team doesn’t pull 60+ hours or anything close to that! We work hard to take care of our physical and mental health. Our diverse team includes human parents, dog parents, hikers, yogis, mountain bikers, readers, coffee/tea lovers, avid board game players, and all-around nice people
• A 100% remote environment. We've been remote for 10+ years and are set up for you to succeed remotely while working with flexibility during daytime professional hours
• Strong compensation. This exempt position offers a base salary range of $95,000-$115,000 and includes a bonus structure based upon portfolio performance.
• Competitive benefits. We provide all of your work equipment, health, dental and vision insurance, 401k matching, PTO, family leave, annual in-person gatherings and many other leading benefits
• Growth opportunities. We are a healthily growing company on a multi-decade journey of evolution. We relish promoting from within, and will support you in your efforts to grow with System Six

At System Six, we truly believe in the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and we understand the importance of family and personal commitments. While we encourage our employees to prioritize their well-being outside of work, we do not allow team members to take on additional paid accounting tasks beyond their role with us. This is a 100% remote, work from home role. You must have strong, reliable home internet connection and an environment conducive to video and phone calls.

System Six is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage all backgrounds to apply, and prohibit discrimination of any kind based on any and all protected classes.