Senior Tax Manager (Remote — Full-Time or Part-Time)
About The Position
BooksTime is seeking an experienced, tax-savvy accountant with leadership aspirations to join their growing US tax practice. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to start in a senior accounting role, handling high-level tasks, and progressively grow into a Senior Tax Manager. The role involves taking ownership of US tax engagements, eventually helping to lead the tax practice as it scales. BooksTime is a modern, technology-forward accounting company recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, embracing automation and innovation while valuing strong client relationships. This role is ideal for someone seeking meaningful work, career growth, flexibility, and the chance to shape a tax practice from its foundation.
Requirements
- Comfortable taking ownership and leading client relationships independently
- An excellent communicator and relationship-builder
- Knowledgeable in US taxation, with the judgment to review and stand behind a return
- Experienced in managing or mentoring people, and interested in leading a team
- Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies, systems, and modern accounting practices
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Active US CPA (or EA) — strongly preferred for a role that grows into signing returns
- Several years of US tax experience (individual and business returns)
- Senior accounting leadership: Controller, Accounting Manager, CAS, or public accounting
- Experience managing multiple clients or entities and mentoring teams
- Experience with cloud-based accounting and professional tax
Responsibilities
- Leading accounting relationships for a portfolio of clients as a trusted advisor
- Reviewing and analyzing financial statements and serving as a high-level resource for complex accounting issues
- Supporting and mentoring our international bookkeeping team
- Preparing and reviewing US tax returns (individual and business) alongside our existing tax resources
- Collaborating on internal process, technology, and efficiency initiatives
- Ownership of review and sign-off on US federal and state returns (1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, and 990 as the practice grows)
- Building a team of tax preparers, including our offshore staff in the Philippines
- Setting quality control, workflows, and tax-season capacity planning
- Acting as a tax advisor on planning and strategy for SME
- Partnering with ownership to shape service lines and grow the practice
Benefits
- 100% remote
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Schedules are flexible outside recurring collaboration windows with our international team.
- A defined growth path from senior accountant work into Senior Tax Manager
- Simple IRA with employer matching after 2 years
- PTO for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
