Tax Manager, CPA
About The Position
Our client, a well-established and highly respected CPA and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing Little Rock office. This is more than a traditional tax management role. It's an opportunity to work closely with business owners, entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and individuals while providing strategic tax guidance, leading client engagements, mentoring staff, and helping clients navigate increasingly complex tax and financial challenges. The firm has built its reputation on technical excellence, long-term client relationships, and a people-first culture that values professionalism, collaboration, and personal growth. As a Tax Manager, you'll play a key role in both client success and the continued development of the tax practice. This position offers an ideal combination of technical tax expertise, client interaction, and leadership responsibility.
Requirements
- Active CPA license
- 5+ years of public accounting tax experience
- Experience reviewing business and individual tax returns
- Strong tax research and planning capabilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to manage client relationships
- Strong organizational and project management skills
Nice To Haves
- Significant business development experience
- Advanced tax planning expertise
- Extensive review and leadership responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review complex federal and state tax returns
- Oversee tax compliance engagements for individuals and business entities
- Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency
- Research and resolve technical tax matters
- Stay current on evolving tax regulations and legislation
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Serve as a trusted resource for tax and business questions
- Provide proactive tax planning recommendations
- Communicate strategies and opportunities clearly to clients
- Deliver high-level client service and responsiveness
- Supervise, mentor, and develop tax professionals
- Review work product and provide constructive feedback
- Assist with training and development initiatives
- Help manage workflow and departmental priorities
- Support a collaborative and high-performing culture
- Manage client engagements from planning through completion
- Coordinate deadlines, staffing, and project execution
- Monitor engagement efficiency and quality standards
- Address client questions and engagement issues proactively
- Ensure projects are completed accurately and on time
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Parental leave benefits
- Continuing education support
- Professional development opportunities
- Strong advancement potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
