Tax Manager | Public Accounting

Amarina Search•Austin, MI

About The Position

Amarina Search Partners is partnering with a well-established public accounting firm to recruit a Tax Manager. This opportunity is suited to a CPA-certified tax professional experienced in advising business clients, developing team members, and managing complex engagements. The role offers meaningful client exposure, individualized career development, and a culture that supports professional growth and life outside of work. The Tax Manager leads client tax engagements from planning through completion, overseeing compliance, consulting, and tax planning. The role advises business entities and their owners on tax requirements and planning opportunities, manages deadlines and project priorities, analyzes billing and collections, researches complex tax matters, and communicates findings and recommendations. It also includes coaching junior associates and building strong client relationships. Candidates may be based anywhere in the United States except California, New York, Michigan, and Montana. Local candidates who value in-person collaboration are strongly preferred. Limited travel is expected. Compensation is $115,000–$160,000.

Requirements

CPA certification is required.
At least 5 years of relevant public accounting tax experience serving business entities and their owners; approximately 6–15 years is ideal.
A demonstrated record of career progression and strong tenure.
Experience with a Big Four, national, regional, or large local public accounting firm.
Consulting and compliance experience with multistate business entities.
Excellent research, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Strong technology and project-management skills.
Commitment to exceptional client service and continued professional development.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a public accounting firm with multiple offices is preferred.
An advanced degree in taxation is preferred.
Experience with complex partnership allocations, including preferred returns, carried interests, and other waterfall arrangements.
Experience with Section 704(c) property and Section 704(b) revaluation adjustments.
Experience with Section 754 elections and related Section 734 and 743 basis adjustments.
Experience with real estate taxation, including like-kind exchanges and other gain-deferral strategies.
Experience with investment fund partnerships.
Experience with business acquisitions and sales.
Experience with FASB ASC 740.
Experience with U.S. tax considerations for international business activities.
Local candidacy and valuing in-person collaboration are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead client tax engagements from planning through completion, overseeing compliance, consulting, and tax planning.
Advise business entities and their owners on tax requirements and planning opportunities.
Manage engagement deadlines, filing requirements, and project priorities.
Analyze engagement billing and collections.
Research complex tax matters and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
Coach and mentor junior associates, supporting their technical and professional development.
Build strong client relationships and deliver responsive, high-quality service.

Benefits

22 days of PTO, increasing with tenure.
Eight paid holidays and two floating holidays.
Paid parental and bereavement leave.
Annual bonus through a profit-sharing plan.
401(k) with a profit-sharing contribution.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Employee assistance program.
Continuing professional education and additional firm perks.
Individualized career development, dedicated advisors, experienced leadership, and ongoing mentorship.
Career advancement opportunities, with a strong history of promoting from within.
A culture emphasizing collaboration, flexibility, and support for success at work and at home.