Senior Tax Manager

Agresta, Storms & O’Leary, PC•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Agresta, Storms & O’Leary, PC (ASO) is a full-service CPA firm with offices across central and southern Indiana and approximately 40 full-time professionals. The firm provides assurance, tax, business consulting, and entrepreneurial accounting services to a diverse client base that includes closely held and entrepreneurial businesses, nonprofits, government-regulated entities, manufacturers, construction firms, service organizations, and individuals. ASO is seeking a seasoned tax professional at the Senior Manager level to join and strengthen its tax leadership team. This is a high-visibility role with a clear and accelerated path to partnership for the right candidate. ASO has multiple office locations across Indiana, and while Batesville and Greensburg are the preferred home base, the firm is open to seating this role at any of its offices. The firm is located within approximately one hour of the Cincinnati metro area, offering access to a broader talent pool and metropolitan amenities while maintaining a community-oriented practice environment.

Requirements

Active CPA license (required)
10–15+ years of progressive public accounting experience
Exceptional technical tax acumen with the ability to serve as a confident, go-to resource for the firm’s tax practice
Demonstrated ability to manage teams and develop talent
Strong client-facing skills with a track record of building trusted advisor relationships
Accounting knowledge sufficient to serve as a resource for staff questions
Partnership-heavy tax experience preferred; industry agnostic

Nice To Haves

Experience with CCH tax software environment (or demonstrated ability to learn new platforms quickly)
Experience in a leadership or practice-area leadership capacity
Readiness to take on increasing responsibility with a trajectory toward partnership

Responsibilities

Serve as the firm’s primary technical tax resource, providing expert guidance on complex tax matters across a diverse client base
Review approximately 450–550 tax returns annually; preparation is handled at more junior levels (less than 10% personal preparation work)
Act as a sounding board for accounting-related questions from staff and managers
Manage and develop 1–2 Tax Managers, fostering professional growth and ensuring quality standards
Maintain strong, direct relationships with clients in a highly client-facing role requiring excellent communication and advisory skills
Sign off on tax returns with full authority, with increasing autonomy as trust is established (or immediately for qualified candidates)
Collaborate with firm leadership on technical matters, process improvement, and maintaining the firm’s reputation for excellence

Benefits

Clear and accelerated path to partnership for high performers
No requirement to bring a book of business; ample existing client work and organic growth opportunities
Primary focus on technical execution and client service. This is not a rainmaker role, though client relationship development is valued as the practice continues to grow
A trust-based, output-driven culture where leadership measures results, not keystrokes. Top performers are given real autonomy, flexibility around personal commitments, and the latitude to manage their own schedules
Hybrid work schedule with a flexible offseason schedule
Dress for Your Day policy
Competitive PTO package plus holidays, with additional time off negotiable outside of busy season
Health and dental insurance
Employer 401(k) match
Performance-based bonus opportunity
A collaborative, family-friendly environment that genuinely respects work-life balance without sacrificing professional standards
Competitive compensation with partnership economics discussed during the interview process