Tax Manager, CPA/EA
About The Position
Our client, a leading public accounting and advisory firm recognized as a Great Place to Work®, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing Brookfield office. This is more than a traditional tax management role. It's an opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals while leading complex tax engagements, developing talented professionals, and helping clients navigate important financial and business decisions. The firm has built a culture centered around collaboration, continuous development, exceptional client service, and helping both employees and clients thrive. As a Tax Manager, you'll play a visible leadership role while working alongside firm leaders to deliver proactive tax planning, consulting, and advisory services. If you're seeking a leadership opportunity that combines technical tax expertise, client relationship management, staff development, and long-term career growth, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Requirements
- CPA, EA, or equivalent professional certification
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
- 5+ years of public accounting tax experience
- Strong tax planning and compliance expertise
- Experience managing client relationships and engagements
- Proven leadership and mentoring abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities
Nice To Haves
- Advanced tax planning expertise
- Business development success
- Industry specialization
- Extensive client advisory experience
Responsibilities
- Lead complex tax planning and compliance engagements
- Develop tax strategies designed to minimize liabilities and maximize value
- Research and resolve sophisticated federal and state tax matters
- Advise clients on business decisions, entity structure, and tax implications
- Deliver proactive, year-round tax planning solutions
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and executives
- Build and strengthen long-term client relationships
- Provide consultative guidance on financial and tax matters
- Identify opportunities to expand client services
- Maintain exceptional client satisfaction and retention
- Lead, mentor, and develop tax professionals across multiple levels
- Review work product and provide technical guidance
- Support employee growth through coaching and performance development
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture
- Help build future leaders within the tax practice
- Manage engagement workflows, staffing, budgets, and deadlines
- Ensure quality standards and compliance requirements are met
- Oversee engagement profitability and resource allocation
- Support operational improvements and process efficiencies
- Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives
- Strengthen relationships with referral sources and clients
- Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts
- Participate in networking and professional organizations
- Support business development and marketing initiatives
- Contribute to the firm's continued growth and success
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Profit-sharing program
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Comprehensive healthcare options
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid time off and holidays
- Summer Fridays off
- Continuing education support
- Leadership development programs
- Great Place to Work® culture
- Long-term career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
