Senior Tax Manager

Wertz & Associates•Overland Park, KS

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, a nationally recognized consulting, tax, accounting, audit, and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager to join its growing Kansas City metro practice based in Overland Park. This is more than a traditional tax senior management role. It's an opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to business owners, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, real estate companies, manufacturers, and professional service firms while helping lead and develop one of the firm's expanding tax practices. The ideal candidate brings technical tax expertise, client relationship skills, leadership capabilities, and the desire to help clients navigate increasingly complex business and tax challenges. If you're looking for a visible leadership role with sophisticated client work, strong earning potential, and a clear path toward Principal-level advancement, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. The Opportunity As a Tax Senior Manager, you'll oversee sophisticated tax planning, consulting, compliance, and advisory engagements while serving as a key leader within the practice. You'll work directly with privately held businesses, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, investors, real estate operators, executives, and ownership groups while helping clients address complex tax, operational, and growth-related challenges. This role provides exposure to: Tax Advisory & Consulting Federal & Multi-State Tax Planning Pass-Through Entity Taxation Business Strategy & Growth Planning Healthcare Industry Tax Services Financial Institution Tax Planning Real Estate Tax Advisory Team Leadership & Mentorship Practice Growth & Business Development

Requirements

CPA, EA, or comparable professional credential
7+ years of tax experience within public accounting, consulting, or corporate tax leadership
Strong tax planning and advisory experience
Experience managing complex client relationships
Proven leadership and mentoring abilities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities

Nice To Haves

Niche industry expertise
Advanced tax consulting experience
Strong business development skills
Significant leadership experience

Responsibilities

Lead complex tax planning, consulting, and compliance engagements
Develop proactive tax strategies that support client growth and profitability
Advise clients on business structuring, entity selection, and tax-efficient planning opportunities
Provide guidance on federal, state, and multi-state tax matters
Serve as a strategic advisor to business owners and executive leadership teams
Build and maintain long-term client relationships
Deliver exceptional service and practical business solutions
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and services
Coordinate tax, accounting, consulting, and advisory engagements
Become a trusted year-round resource for clients
Manage, mentor, and develop tax professionals across multiple levels
Provide coaching, technical guidance, and career development support
Review work product and maintain quality standards
Assist with recruiting, retention, and staff development initiatives
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Participate in networking and business development activities
Assist with proposals, presentations, and client pursuits
Build referral relationships and cultivate new business opportunities
Support strategic growth initiatives across the practice
Contribute to market expansion and client retention efforts