Tax Manager

RMW Accounting • Rockport, ME

7d

About The Position

RMW Accounting is a fast-growing, private equity–backed accounting firm with a presence spanning 20 offices across more than 14 states and plans to grow to 40+ offices in the next 5 years. The firm combines national reach with a client-centered approach, offering comprehensive accounting, tax, and financial services that extend far beyond compliance. With a team of experienced CPAs and advisors, RMW emphasizes personalized guidance, helping clients meet their goals and plan with confidence while preserving the strong relationships that define its culture.

We’re a values-driven company, and our values guide everything we do:
Client Service Excellence: We are dedicated to delivering exceptional, personalized service built on a deep understanding of each client’s unique goals. By focusing on long-term relationships, proactive support, and attention to detail, we help clients succeed with confidence.
Integrity: Integrity is the cornerstone of everything we do. We uphold the highest ethical standards in all our business practices, always acting with transparency, honesty, and a strong sense of responsibility to our clients, colleagues, and partners.
Collaborative Culture: We believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture where every team member is valued and supported. Our success is driven by mutual respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to achieving our common goals, ensuring that everyone thrives together.
Community Commitment: We take pride in being deeply connected to the communities we serve, understanding their unique needs, and providing valuable support. Our local offices engage with and contribute to their communities, strengthening relationships and making a positive impact wherever we operate.
If these resonate with you, you’ll feel at home at RMW.

Why this Role Matters:
RMW Rockport's tax practice is expanding rapidly, and with that growth comes the need to deliver consistently exceptional tax services, uphold technical excellence, and ensure that clients experience the unified strength of our firm across every office. The Tax Manager is a key leader who elevates the quality, efficiency, and sophistication of our tax practice by overseeing the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful tax compliance and advisory services.

This role blends deep technical tax expertise with strong leadership, project management, and client-service acumen. The Tax Manager plays a pivotal role in guiding staff, reviewing complex individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary returns, and ensuring that engagements are executed with precision and efficiency. The Tax Manager partners closely with office leaders and team members to drive revenue and strengthen client relationships by providing high-value planning, proactive communication, and strategic tax insights.

The Tax Manager is a subject matter expert who understands how a high-performing tax department should operate, leveraging strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, and effective processes to support the firm’s broader goals.

Requirements

• 7 or more years of relevant tax experience preferred.
• CPA or EA preferred
• Ability to work well independently and with a team.
• Advanced computer skills on Microsoft platforms.
• Proficient with QuickBooks, and trial balance software.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines while handling multiple client projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to expand current knowledge base.

Nice To Haves

• UltraTax tax software and Practice CS are used but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities, including C‐corporations, S-Corporations, partnerships, and fiduciary returns.
• Review U.S. and state individual income and gift tax returns.
• Prepare tax projections for individual and corporate clients.
• Conduct tax research as needed.
• Communicate with existing clients and colleagues regarding various tax matters.
• Engage in consulting and special projects as requested by clients.

What This Job Offers

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