Tax Manager, CPA

Wertz & Associates • Alexandria, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, a respected and growing public accounting and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its Tax Services team. This is more than a traditional tax management role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to business owners, high-net-worth individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, consultants, and growing companies while leading tax engagements, mentoring staff, and helping clients achieve their financial and business goals. The firm has a long-standing reputation throughout Northern Virginia for exceptional client service, technical expertise, and a people-first culture. Professionals enjoy significant client interaction, strong leadership support, workplace flexibility, and real opportunities for advancement. If you're seeking a position that combines technical tax expertise, leadership responsibility, client advisory services, and long-term career growth, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Leadership and supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

• High-net-worth individual tax experience
• Estate and trust taxation experience
• Multi-state tax experience
• QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online experience
• Business development experience
• Strong advisory and consulting background

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive tax planning strategies
• Prepare tax projections and planning analyses
• Research complex tax matters and provide recommendations
• Assist clients in achieving financial and business goals
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and strategic solutions
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and business owners
• Deliver exceptional planning, consulting, and advisory services
• Identify opportunities for expanded services
• Provide year-round guidance and support
• Review complex individual, business, estate, and trust tax returns
• Oversee tax compliance processes and deadlines
• Manage tax provision and compliance activities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Mitigate client tax risks and exposure
• Supervise, train, and mentor tax professionals
• Review staff work and provide timely feedback
• Manage engagement workflow and staffing needs
• Foster collaboration and accountability across teams
• Support professional development initiatives
• Improve processes and implement best practices
• Maintain tax-related general ledger balances and adjustments
• Assist with budgeting and engagement profitability
• Support business development and referral relationships
• Help drive the continued growth of the tax practice

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid scheduling
• Professional development support
• Continuing education opportunities
• Leadership training programs
• Collaborative team environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Strong work-life flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager