Tax Manager

The role

The Tax Manager manages tax compliance and planning engagements and oversees client relationships. This role provides technical leadership, supervises staff, and advises clients on complex tax matters.

What you will do

• Manage and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and business entities
• Lead tax planning, consulting, and advisory engagements for clients
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate tax engagement teams
• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned client relationships
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
• Support business development efforts and contribute to firm growth initiatives

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field
• Active CPA license
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Demonstrated experience managing tax engagements and client relationships
• Proficiency in tax preparation software and Microsoft Office applications
• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to analyze complex tax issues, exercise professional judgment, and manage competing priorities

Nice to have

• Experience with complex or multi-entity tax structures
• Prior experience managing tax planning or advisory engagements

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance outside of peak deadlines
• Opportunity to bank additional time worked during peak season for future time off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
• Paid holidays and PTO

About the company

Current partners with leading accounting firms across the United States through a shared platform. Mellott & Mellott is a brand name under which Mellott & Mellott, P.L.L. and Mellott Advisors, LLC provide professional services.