Senior Manager, Tax & Accounting (SMB)

We are partnering with a growing, technology-forward public accounting and advisory firm on a fully remote Senior Tax Manager opportunity.

This is a high-visibility leadership role for an experienced public accounting tax professional who wants to do more than manage compliance deadlines. The Senior Tax Manager will work closely with firm leadership across tax compliance, tax planning, advisory, client strategy, staff development, and process improvement, with a clear path into broader department leadership.

The firm works with a diverse client base that includes technology companies, emerging businesses, professional services firms, entrepreneurs, digital businesses, and other privately held companies. The environment is modern, collaborative, and heavily focused on using technology to make public accounting better for both clients and employees.

This is especially attractive for someone who enjoys public accounting but wants a smaller, more entrepreneurial environment where they can have a meaningful voice in how the tax practice operates and grows.

Position Highlights

Senior leadership role within a growing public accounting and advisory firm

Direct exposure to firm leadership and a clear path toward Director / Partner-level responsibility

Opportunity to help shape the standards, processes, training, and future direction of the tax practice

Broad client exposure across privately held businesses, emerging companies, professional services, and entrepreneurial clients

Strong emphasis on tax planning and advisory, not just tax return volume

Technology-forward environment with significant use of cloud accounting tools, automation, and AI

Opportunity to mentor and develop Tax Managers and staff

Optional travel for conferences, company events, and in-person training

Strong culture around professional development and internal advancement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant employer-paid premiums

401(k) matching after the first year

Compensation

Competitive base salary based on experience

10% target annual bonus

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) match after the first year

Responsibilities

Partner closely with senior leadership on the continued development and growth of the tax practice

Help establish technical, operational, and client-service standards across the department

Manage and develop Tax Managers and other tax professionals

Review and, when needed, prepare complex federal and state individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns

Research complex tax issues and interpret changing tax legislation

Lead tax planning engagements and develop recommendations based on projected tax liabilities and different planning scenarios

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on tax, accounting, and broader business issues

Build strong relationships with business owners and senior client leadership

Identify opportunities to provide additional tax, accounting, and advisory services

Improve tax processes, workflows, technology, and documentation

Provide technical training and mentorship across the team

Contribute technical insight and thought leadership on accounting and tax topics

Stay current on tax law changes, professional standards, and emerging technologies affecting the profession

Qualifications

Public accounting tax experience

Several years of experience at the Tax Manager level with responsibility for managing people and client relationships

CPA or Enrolled Agent required

Accounting, Taxation, or a related field

Strong experience with partnership, corporate, and individual taxation

Experience reviewing complex federal and state tax returns

Strong tax research, planning, and advisory skills

Demonstrated ability to manage and develop tax professionals

Strong client-facing communication skills

Comfortable working directly with business owners and senior client stakeholders

Highly organized and able to manage multiple deadlines during busy periods

Strong technology aptitude and interest in improving the way tax work gets done

Experience with UltraTax CS, Accounting CS, QuickBooks Online, cloud accounting platforms, payroll systems, and AI tools such as Claude or similar assistants is a plus

Entrepreneurial mindset and genuine interest in helping build and improve a growing tax practice

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Tax Manager, Senior Tax Manager, Tax Director, public accounting tax professional, CPA, or EA who enjoys the technical side of tax but also wants greater involvement in client advisory, team development, technology, and the future direction of a tax practice.

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