Tax Manager

Salary: $90,000+ (plus performance-based bonus)
Full-Time | CPA or EA Required

Are you a strategic tax professional who enjoys both technical excellence and leading a high-performing team?

Our growing firm is seeking a proactive and experienced Tax Manager to oversee tax operations, drive client strategy, and mentor a team of tax professionals. This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role where your expertise will directly impact both clients and firm growth.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex tax challenges, and value building long-term client relationships, we want to connect with you.

What You’ll Do
Tax Preparation & Review

• Prepare and review complex individual, corporate, partnership, and trust returns
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Oversee workflow efficiency and maintain high-quality deliverables

Strategic Tax Planning

• Develop customized tax-saving strategies for individuals and businesses
• Advise clients on tax implications of financial decisions
• Research and interpret evolving tax legislation
• Provide strategic recommendations to clients and internal leadership

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Monitor performance, manage deadlines, and ensure quality standards

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients
• Conduct strategy meetings and present tax planning solutions
• Address client concerns with professionalism and urgency

Operational Excellence

• Partner with Operations to improve tax processes and efficiency
• Optimize use of tax software and tools
• Integrate industry best practices into firm operations

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or EA certification required
• 5+ years of progressive tax preparation and planning experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects
• Exceptional communication and client relationship skills
• Experience with tax software such as UltraTax or ProConnect
• Leadership mindset with a commitment to developing others

What We Offer

• Base salary starting at $90,000+ with performance bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits
• Continuing education and professional development support
• A collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented culture
• Opportunity to play a strategic role in firm expansion

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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