Tax Manager / Client Strategy Leader
Location: Seneca, SC
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt (Salaried) + Performance Bonus
About Empowered to Profit
Empowered to Profit is a rapidly growing, women-owned accounting and advisory firm that believes accounting should be about far more than compliance. We help business owners build more profitable companies through proactive tax planning, strategic financial guidance, and exceptional client service.
Our clients have experienced an average 55% increase in revenue and 123% increase in net income because we don't simply prepare tax returns—we help businesses make smarter financial decisions all year long.
We're looking for a Tax Manager who is passionate about leadership, enjoys building client relationships, and wants to play a key role in the continued growth of our firm.
Position Summary
The Tax Manager is responsible for leading the firm's tax department while serving as a trusted advisor to our clients. This individual manages the tax team, oversees tax workflow, reviews complex tax returns, and provides proactive tax planning that helps clients make confident business decisions.
This is a highly collaborative, client-facing leadership role requiring strong technical tax expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor and develop team members.
Key Responsibilities: Client Leadership & Advisory
- Serve as the primary tax advisor for a portfolio of business and individual clients.
- Build long-term client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
- Lead tax planning meetings and identify opportunities to reduce tax liabilities and improve profitability.
- Explain complex tax concepts in a clear, confident, and client-friendly manner.
- Respond to client questions with professionalism and urgency.
Tax Department Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and develop the firm's tax team, providing coaching, feedback, and technical guidance.
- Review tax returns prepared by staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Oversee departmental workflow to ensure deadlines are met during tax season and throughout the year.
- Maintain quality control standards across all tax engagements.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of tax team members.
Technical Tax Responsibilities
- Review and prepare complex business and individual tax returns.
- Oversee corporate, partnership, S-Corporation, trust, nonprofit, and individual tax filings as applicable.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Oversee multi-state tax filings and sales tax compliance when applicable.
- Stay current on changing tax laws and communicate relevant updates to both clients and staff.
Operational Leadership
- Identify opportunities to improve tax department processes, workflows, and efficiencies.
- Collaborate with firm leadership on capacity planning, resource allocation, and department growth.
- Support profitability goals by managing realization, workflow, and client satisfaction.
- Maintain documentation and internal procedures that promote consistency and scalability.
Qualifications
- CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation required (CPA preferred).
- 5+ years of accounting tax experience.
- Previous experience supervising or managing a tax team.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state taxation for businesses and individuals.
- Experience with tax planning and advisory services.
- Strong client relationship management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with tax preparation software and cloud-based accounting systems.
- Ability to work within Eastern Time business hours.
What Success Looks Like
The successful Tax Manager will:
- Deliver an exceptional client experience built on trust and responsiveness.
- Develop and lead a high-performing tax team.
- Ensure tax engagements are completed accurately and on time.
- Identify proactive tax-saving opportunities for clients.
- Continuously improve department processes and efficiency.
- Contribute to the firm's long-term growth through leadership, accountability, and strategic thinking.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based annual bonus
- Leadership development opportunities
- Professional education and continuing education support
- Opportunity to help shape the future of a fast-growing advisory firm
At Empowered to Profit, we're building more than an accounting firm, we're building a team of professionals who genuinely care about helping entrepreneurs succeed. If you enjoy combining technical tax expertise with leadership and client relationships, we'd love to meet you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Seneca, SC 29678 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seneca, SC 29678
