Job Title: Tax Manager
Location: West Palm Beach, FL AND Fort Lauderdale, FL
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000+ (DOE)
About Us: We are a premier, rapidly expanding local CPA firm with thriving offices in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Our reputation is built on providing sophisticated tax and audit solutions to a diverse clientele. We are committed to fostering an environment of professional growth, teamwork, and innovation, offering significant opportunities for advancement. Our firm champions a hybrid work model, typically 3-4 days in-office, balancing collaborative engagement with personal flexibility, allowing our team to deliver exceptional results while maintaining a healthy work-life integration.
Position Overview: We are actively seeking an experienced and dynamic Tax Manager to join our leadership team in either our West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale office. This is a key management role designed for accomplished, client-focused professionals ready to make a substantial impact. You will leverage your extensive experience and advanced technical skills to oversee complex tax engagements, cultivate strong client relationships, mentor and develop staff, and collaborate directly with our Partners on strategic tax initiatives for a diverse range of clients. This is an outstanding opportunity to elevate your career in a supportive and growth-oriented setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, managing daily interactions, providing expert tax consultation, and ensuring exceptional service delivery that strengthens client loyalty.
- Lead the preparation and meticulous review of complex federal, state, and local tax returns for various entities including C-Corps, S-Corps, Partnerships, and High Net Worth Individuals.
- Direct and review sophisticated tax research projects, providing authoritative guidance on intricate tax matters and effectively communicating findings to clients and internal teams.
- Collaborate closely with firm Partners on strategic client engagements, advanced tax planning opportunities, and the resolution of complex tax issues.
- Proactively identify, research, and champion the implementation of effective tax planning strategies to optimize client outcomes and ensure robust compliance.
- Manage, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of 2-4 tax professionals (Staff and Senior Associates), fostering their technical skills, professional acumen, and career growth within the firm.
- Oversee engagement workflows, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
- Ensure adherence to all professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements, promoting a culture of excellence and integrity.
- Commit to extended hours during peak tax seasons to meet critical deadlines and exceed client expectations.
Required Qualifications:
- An active CPA license is mandatory for this managerial position within our firm.
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of 5 to 9 years of progressive experience in public accounting, with a strong and demonstrable emphasis on diverse tax matters.
- Proven experience in managing and supervising a team of at least 2-4 tax staff members (typically Staff and/or Senior Associates), including performance evaluation and development.
- Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of current tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements for Partnerships, S Corporations, C Corporations, and High Net Worth Individuals.
- Demonstrable expertise in both preparing and thoroughly reviewing a wide array of complex tax returns.
- Significant experience with multi-state tax issues, planning, and compliance.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- Hands-on experience with leading tax software platforms (e.g., CCH Axcess/ProSystem fx Tax, Engagement, Fixed Asset systems).
- Exceptional client management and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build trust, rapport, and long-term advisory relationships.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, along with robust analytical, problem-solving, and tax research capabilities.
- A proactive, self-starting approach combined with keen attention to detail and strong organizational and project management skills.
- Must possess a positive, professional attitude and a steadfast commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and delivering excellence.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Master's degree in Taxation (MST) or an LL.M. in Taxation.
- Prior experience with a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm.
- Working knowledge and practical experience with tax laws and compliance related to Trusts, Gifts, and Estates.
- Familiarity with ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes) and its application.
- Experience with client billing processes, practice management software, and general administrative functions related to engagement management.
What's in it for You:
- A highly competitive salary, eligibility for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- A clear and defined path for career advancement and leadership development within a prestigious and rapidly growing firm.
- The rewarding opportunity to manage, mentor, and inspire a talented team, directly contributing to their careers and the firm's ongoing success.
- Direct engagement with firm Partners and meaningful exposure to high-level strategic decision-making and practice development.
- A supportive, dynamic, and collaborative hybrid work environment (3-4 days in-office) that values work-life integration and employee well-being.
- Engagement with a diverse and sophisticated client base across various industries, offering intellectually stimulating and professionally rewarding work.
- A vibrant firm culture that recognizes and rewards dedication, technical expertise, leadership, and a positive contribution to our firm's mission and values.
If you are a strategic-minded Tax Manager with a passion for exceptional client service, team leadership, and continuous professional growth, we invite you to apply for this outstanding opportunity to significantly contribute to and grow with our firm.
For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.
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