(Our Client)
Tax Manager
Location: Fairfield, NJ
Employment Type: Full-time
Join a Respected, Growing CPA Firm
Our client is a successful, peer-reviewed public accounting firm located in Fairfield, New Jersey, serving high-net-worth individuals, closely held businesses, and small to mid-sized companies throughout the region. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our collaborative team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys building trusted client relationships, mentoring staff, and providing strategic tax guidance in a client-focused environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $145,000-$175,000
- $5,000–$10,000 Sign on Bonus
- Additional incentive compensation for new client origination
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
What You'll Do
As a Tax Manager, you will oversee tax engagements while serving as a trusted advisor to a diverse client base.
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, S Corporations, C Corporations, trusts, and closely held businesses
- Manage client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the engagement process
- Provide tax planning and advisory services to individuals and business clients
- Prepare and review financial statements
- Supervise, mentor, and review the work of professional staff
- Collaborate with partners to ensure timely, high-quality client service
- Work directly with clients at their offices when needed
- Stay current on tax law changes and industry developments
Preferred experience includes:
- Gift, estate, trust, and tax-exempt entity taxation
- Audit and assurance engagements
Qualifications
We're looking for a seasoned public accounting professional who brings both technical expertise and exceptional client service.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- 10+ years of public accounting experience
- Extensive experience preparing and reviewing complex individual and business tax returns
- Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and privately held businesses
- Strong client relationship management skills
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management abilities
- Proficiency with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and professional tax software
- Willingness to travel to client locations as needed
Preferred
- Active CPA license
- Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation
- Experience with UltraTax
- Experience with gift, estate, trust, and nonprofit taxation
- Audit experience
Why Join Us?
Our firm offers the opportunity to work closely with a sophisticated client base while enjoying the culture and flexibility of a respected mid-sized CPA firm. You'll have direct exposure to clients, opportunities to mentor staff, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on both our clients and our growing practice.
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a firm that values technical excellence, client relationships, and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
