Tax Manager - Public

Description We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting firm serving clients from Cornelius, North Carolina. This role leads complex tax engagements, provides strategic guidance on compliance and planning matters, and helps ensure high-quality service across a diverse client base. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting client relationships and team performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of corporate tax filings, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.

• Oversee annual income tax provision work and analyze supporting schedules to deliver complete and reliable reporting.

• Advise clients on tax planning strategies, entity structure considerations, and the implications of new business formations.

• Manage sales and use tax activities, including filings, research, and issue resolution using relevant tax software tools.

• Supervise engagement workflows, delegate assignments effectively, and review work products to maintain quality standards.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for client tax matters, responding to questions and presenting practical recommendations.

• Conduct technical research on complex tax issues and translate findings into clear guidance for clients and internal teams.

• Support process improvements within the tax function, including updates to software usage and engagement procedures when needed. Requirements • At least 7 years of public accounting tax experience, including responsibility for managing complex engagements.

• Demonstrated background in corporate tax return preparation and review within a CPA firm environment.

• Hands-on experience with annual income tax provision processes and related tax reporting requirements.

• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx and CCH Sales Tax or comparable tax compliance platforms.

• Knowledge of entity formation considerations and the related tax impact for business clients.

• Strong leadership, project management, and client communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation preferred.

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