Tax Manager

  • Job ID:

    4884

  • Pay rate range:

    $65/hr - $80/hr

  • City:

    Detroit

  • State:

    MI

  • Duration:

    04/30/2025 - 04/30/2028

  • Job Type:

    Direct Hire

  • Job Description:

    Tax Manager – Privately Held Businesses (Remote/Hybrid – Must Reside in Listed Locations)


    Compensation: $125,000 – $160,000 base salary, depending on experience


    A well-established advisory firm is seeking a Tax Manager to lead client engagements for privately held businesses across a variety of industries. This role is ideal for a seasoned tax professional with deep technical knowledge in corporate and partnership taxation, who thrives in a leadership position and values client relationships, mentorship, and strategic advisory work.


    Key Responsibilities:

    1. Manage the full lifecycle of tax compliance and planning for privately held businesses, including corporations, S-corps, and partnerships
    2. Conduct technical research, calculate the tax impact of complex transactions, and advise clients accordingly
    3. Oversee tax return review and coordinate workflow for team members across multiple engagements
    4. Guide clients through tax credit opportunities and evolving tax incentives relevant to their business structure
    5. Lead billing and WIP tracking processes, managing budgets and partner expectations
    6. Ensure exceptional client service by managing deadlines, expectations, and communication
    7. Build lasting relationships with business owners and executive stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor
    8. Lead and coach teams of staff, seniors, and fellow managers, promoting knowledge sharing and ongoing development
    9. Collaborate across departments to ensure high-quality deliverables and forward-thinking tax strategy execution
    10. Foster a culture of inclusivity, professional growth, and continuous improvement within the team


    Qualifications:

    1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (required)
    2. CPA required
    3. 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience, with strong knowledge of corporate and partnership tax issues
    4. Familiarity with consulting and compliance for privately held entities (partnerships, S-corps, corporations, individuals)
    5. Practical understanding of tax credits, incentives, and investor reporting requirements
    6. Experience conducting technical tax research and advising on complex tax scenarios
    7. Excellent leadership, time management, and organizational skills
    8. Strong communication skills with the ability to manage both internal teams and client expectations effectively
    9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe)
    10. Experience using CCH Axcess is strongly preferred
    11. High level of initiative, accountability, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment


    Work Location: Remote/Hybrid


    Candidates must reside in one of the following locations:

    1. Akron, OH
    2. Cleveland, OH
    3. Youngstown, OH
    4. Buffalo, NY
    5. Detroit, MI


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