Senior Tax Manager

White Tiger Connections • Ramsey, NJ

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About The Position

A respected local CPA practice in northern New Jersey is seeking a Senior Tax Manager on a partner track. The firm serves closely held businesses, their owners, and high-net-worth individuals with tax compliance, planning, and advisory services. It is backed by a network of CPA firms, offering resources and opportunities for collaboration while maintaining the entrepreneurial culture and client focus of a boutique practice.

The Senior Tax Manager will review complex business, partnership, and individual tax returns; lead proactive tax planning; develop client relationships; and contribute to business growth. The role includes advising on multi-state tax matters and supporting advisory engagements such as transactions and restructuring. The person will also lead and mentor managers, seniors, and staff, and collaborate with firm leadership and partner firms. The role is suited to an entrepreneurial CPA who wants to serve as a trusted advisor, bring in new work, and have a meaningful voice in the firm's future.

Requirements

• Active CPA license.
• 8 to 10+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Extensive experience with complex business, partnership, and individual returns.
• Proactive tax planning experience with closely held businesses and high-net-worth clients.
• Proven track record in client relationship management and business development.
• Multi-state tax experience.
• Experience leading and mentoring managers, seniors, and staff.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with interest in a partner-track path and potential equity.

Nice To Haves

• Advisory experience, including transactions and restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Review complex business, partnership, and individual tax returns.
• Lead proactive tax planning for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Manage and expand client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Drive business development, including generating new clients and expanding services to existing clients.
• Advise on multi-state tax matters.
• Support advisory engagements such as transactions and restructuring.
• Lead, mentor, and develop managers, seniors, and staff.
• Collaborate with firm leadership and partner firms on client service and growth.

Benefits

• $120k-$150k base salary, commensurate with experience.
• Expected total compensation of approximately $180k-$200k with overtime and discretionary bonus.
• Healthcare benefits.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• CPA support and continuing education.
• Partner-track opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed