Tax Manager - Remote (DOW1029209)
About The Position
We’re partnering with a growing, fully remote accounting firm to hire a Tax Manager for a client-facing role. This is a full-time position within a pod-based team structure, offering built-in administrative and accounting support. The firm serves a niche group of self-employed professionals, including many physicians, and prioritizes long-term advisory relationships over high-volume seasonal work. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and confident managing complex returns and tax strategy across multiple states and entities. The Remote Tax Manager needs to be a hardworking candidate who stays organized, has solid tax planning and client-facing experience, will overview and sign off on tax returns, manage their pod and be comfortable with 1040s, 1120s, and 1065s.
Requirements
- CPA or EA required
- Minimum 5 years of recent tax experience in public accounting or a client-facing advisory role
- Strong technical knowledge of 1040, 1120S, and 1065 tax return preparation and review
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
- Proficiency in tax software (e.g., Drake, UltraTax, ProConnect, Lacerte) and cloud-based tools
Nice To Haves
- Experience with self-employed clients, especially those in professional service industries, preferred
- Familiarity with entity structuring, multi-state compliance, and proactive tax strategy
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary tax advisor for a set group of clients
- Prepare and review complex individual (1040), S corp (1120S), and partnership (1065) returns
- Provide ongoing strategic tax planning for self-employed professionals and small business owners
- Navigate multi-state filings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws
- Collaborate with a support team (your “pod”), including bookkeeping and admin professionals
- Communicate directly with clients to deliver advice, resolve questions, and build trusted relationships
- Stay up to date on tax code changes relevant to client industries and structures
Benefits
- Fully remote work – operate from anywhere in the U.S.
- Structured support – work within a pod that includes admin and bookkeeping help
- Client continuity – build long-term relationships, not just seasonal prep
- Flexibility – off-season scheduling that supports work/life balance
- Compensation – $90,000–$150,000 based on experience and skillset
- Growth – a chance to step into a long-term role with real client impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
