Tax Manager CPA
About The Position
Brickley DeLong is seeking an experienced Tax Manager for its Muskegon, Michigan office. The role manages tax engagements from start to finish, reviews complex federal, state, and local tax returns, and provides tax planning, research, and advisory services to clients. The Tax Manager serves as a trusted client advisor, develops long-term relationships, and identifies opportunities to provide additional services. The position supervises and mentors supervisors and accounting staff, reviews their work, delegates responsibilities, and supports their professional development. It also monitors engagement profitability, productivity, and quality; manages timely client billing; assists with outstanding accounts receivable; and collaborates with firm leadership on operations and process improvements. The role participates in business development, networking, and community involvement. Brickley DeLong describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful contribution. The firm emphasizes client service, teamwork, personal well-being, and work-life balance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
- 7–10 years of progressive public accounting experience, with a strong background in taxation.
- Experience reviewing complex individual and business tax returns.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and mentoring experience.
- Ability to independently manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong commitment to quality, professionalism, and client service.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with UltraTax CS or similar professional tax preparation software.
- Strong tax research, planning, and advisory skills.
- Experience developing client relationships and identifying additional service opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Plan, supervise, and manage tax engagements from start to completion.
- Review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other business entities.
- Provide tax planning, research, and advisory services to clients.
- Maintain understanding of the Internal Revenue Code, tax regulations, and current tax developments.
- Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide practical recommendations tailored to clients' needs.
- Ensure engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established deadlines.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for assigned clients.
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships through proactive communication and service.
- Understand clients' businesses, financial goals, and tax needs.
- Identify opportunities to provide additional tax, accounting, and advisory services.
- Develop professional relationships that support firm growth.
- Supervise and mentor supervisors, senior accountants, and staff accountants.
- Review work, provide constructive feedback, and support employee development.
- Delegate responsibilities and oversee engagement workflow.
- Assist with training and developing team members' technical knowledge and professional skills.
- Promote a collaborative, positive, and accountable work environment.
- Monitor engagement profitability, productivity, and work quality.
- Manage timely client billing and assist with outstanding accounts receivable.
- Collaborate with partners and management on firm operations and process improvements.
- Participate in business development, networking, and community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
