Tax Manager
Manassas, VA
$120,000 to $140,000
Most Tax Managers don't leave because they're unhappy.
In fact, that's often the problem.
The work is fine. The clients are familiar. The team gets on well enough. Every year brings another pay rise and another busy season, and before you know it, five years have passed.
Then one day you stop asking, "Am I happy here?" and start asking something much more important.
"Is this where I want to build the rest of my career?"
That's exactly why I think this opportunity is worth a conversation.
It isn't about chasing the highest salary in the market. It isn't about joining the biggest firm in Virginia either.
It's about joining a firm that's thinking about its future, and making sure the people who join today become part of it.
Why they're hiring
Some firms recruit because somebody has resigned.
The strongest firms recruit because they're planning ahead.
That's what's happening here.
The tax team continues to grow, client relationships continue to develop, and rather than waiting until everyone is working at full capacity, the Partners have decided to strengthen the team now.
That tells you quite a lot about how the firm is run.
They're not interested in firefighting every busy season. They're far more interested in building a sustainable business where clients continue receiving a high level of service and employees have room to develop without constantly feeling under pressure.
Just as importantly, they're looking beyond today's workload.
Like many successful firms, they're already thinking about what the next generation of leadership looks like. This isn't simply about bringing in another experienced Tax Manager. It's about investing in someone who could become an important part of the firm's future.
What makes this opportunity different?
There are plenty of firms that can offer interesting tax work.
There are fewer that can genuinely offer influence.
With around twenty five people, this is the sort of firm where your voice is heard. You'll work closely with the Partners, contribute to important client conversations and have the opportunity to shape how things are done.
There isn't layer after layer of management separating you from the people making decisions.
If you've ever wanted to feel like more than just another manager in a large office, you'll probably appreciate that.
The client base is equally varied. You'll advise privately owned businesses, consultants, restaurants and entrepreneurial companies across a range of industries, giving you the variety that keeps public accounting interesting long after you've mastered the technical side of the role.
A genuine path towards Partnership
Every recruiter seems to promise Partnership these days.
The reality is often very different.
Sometimes the opportunity exists, but the timeline doesn't.
Sometimes there's nowhere for people to progress because the leadership team isn't changing.
This opportunity feels different.
The Partners know succession matters, and they're actively looking for people who want to grow with the firm over the long term.
Nobody is going to promise equity during the interview process.
What they can offer is something far more valuable.
Access to the people running the business.
The chance to build trusted client relationships.
The opportunity to mentor others, take on more responsibility and gradually position yourself for the next step when the time is right.
For someone who sees Partnership as more than just a title, that's a compelling place to be.
The culture
Every firm says people come first.
The interesting question is what that actually looks like.
Here, it looks like Partners whose doors are open when you need advice.
It looks like colleagues who genuinely enjoy working together rather than simply sitting in the same office.
It looks like flexibility when life gets in the way, because the leadership team understands that good accountants are still people first.
Outside of busy season, the team gets together for lunches and social events because they want to, not because somebody has decided another team building afternoon is overdue.
It's professional.
It's ambitious.
But it hasn't forgotten that people build careers with other people, not organisations.
The practical bits
Alongside the opportunity itself, you'll also receive:
- Salary between $120,000 and $140,000
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Three weeks PTO, increasing with service
- Paid licensing fees
- Flexible spending account
- Disability insurance
- Half day Fridays outside busy season
- A modern office in Manassas with flexibility when needed
Who tends to thrive here?
Usually, it's someone who still enjoys public accounting.
Someone who likes helping clients solve problems, enjoys mentoring junior accountants and wants to keep learning rather than standing still.
More than anything, it's someone who understands that choosing the right firm isn't just about the next salary increase.
It's about finding somewhere you can picture yourself five or even ten years from now.
If that's what you're looking for, this is one of those opportunities that's well worth exploring.
Not ready with a resume? Or want a bit more information before applying? That's fine. Apply the old fashioned way, or simply reach out to me on LinkedIn or through the Distinct Recruitment website. I'll happily talk you through the role, the firm, and where it could take you before you make any commitments.
I'm Abigail Stephen, Recruiter at Distinct. I don't just look at job specs. I look at people, and where they'll thrive. It's not about filling gaps. It's about finding a fit that lasts.
Outside of work, balance for me is Pilates to reset, travel to explore, and skiing to recharge. Because the truth is, you don't slog through hours for the love of a spreadsheet. You do it for the freedom it buys you. Same principle here.
INDCO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Bereavement leave
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Unlimited paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Volunteer time off
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manassas, VA 20110
