Tax Manager
About The Position
Fair & Co CPAs is hiring a Tax Manager to own a group of client engagements, review and sign tax returns, and lead tax planning and advisory conversations with clients. The role offers increased ownership of client relationships and work. Planning and advisory are growing areas of the firm, and managers lead those conversations. The firm uses technology extensively to deliver tax work, communicate with clients, and run its operations. Managers are expected to move work forward, support colleagues, and help create a strong client experience. The Tax Manager manages engagements from start to finish, serves as a primary client contact throughout the year, and oversees workflow, deadlines, and quality. The role also involves tax research, staying current on tax law and regulations, assisting clients with tax authority matters, and providing direction and support to team members. The successful candidate will contribute to process improvement and the firm's continued development. Fair & Co CPAs is a public accounting firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, with a second office in Heber Springs, Arkansas. It provides tax, accounting, and advisory services to individuals and complex business entities. The firm is investing in its people, technology, and structure, and operates using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), emphasizing clarity, accountability, execution, measurable results, direct issue resolution, and ownership. Its stated core values are Outstanding Client Experience, Modern Intelligence, Continuous Improvement, Support is the Standard, Focused Effort, and The Golden Rule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Active CPA license.
- At least 5 years of tax experience, preferably in public accounting.
- Experience reviewing and signing individual and business tax returns.
- Experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly and practically.
- Ability to manage client relationships and make sound decisions.
- High initiative, self-direction, and follow-through.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in public accounting.
- Interest in growing within an evolving firm and improving how work is done.
Responsibilities
- Manage a defined group of client engagements from start to finish.
- Review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, S corporations, and trusts.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain responsive relationships year-round.
- Oversee workflow, deadlines, and quality across managed engagements.
- Coordinate with team members to keep work accurate, timely, and moving forward.
- Conduct tax research and stay current on tax law and regulatory developments.
- Lead tax planning and advisory conversations to help clients make informed decisions.
- Assist clients with IRS and state tax authority notices, correspondence, and audits.
- Provide direction, feedback, and support to team members working on engagements.
- Identify issues and planning opportunities and communicate them clearly.
- Contribute to improving processes and strengthening the firm.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Bonus opportunities.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Three weeks of paid time off, plus holidays.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Offices close at noon on Fridays outside tax compliance seasons.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
