Tax Manager – Specialized CPA Firm $165k/yr

A high-impact Tax Manager opportunity is open with our partner, a specialized CPA firm in Wakefield, MA. This is a leadership-track role for a client-facing tax professional who wants real influence, strong support, and a flexible hybrid schedule.  This is a great opportunity for an experience Tax Manager or a Tax Supervisor looking to make the jump to a Manager role and work for a company who is far from a traditional accounting firm both in their culture and specialized tax advisory and services which sets them apart. 

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of public accounting experience (tax-focused)
• Active CPA required
• Proven experience leading multiple client engagements and managing deadlines
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with common tax/accounting tools (QuickBooks, ProSystem fx Tax, MS Word/Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory/managerial tax experience (review + mentoring + engagement leadership)
• Comfort supporting business development and expanding client relationships

Key Details

• Location: Wakefield, MA
• Work arrangement: Hybrid (in office Tues/Wed/Thurs; remote Mon/Fri)
• Flexible target start date
• Compensation: $140,000-$165,000 base salary, plus annual bonus eligibility (final offer based on experience, skills, and internal equity)
• Environment: Progressive, growth-oriented CPA firm with clear advancement opportunities
• Benefits Include 401K with matching, strong health/dental/vision insurance package, life and short-term disability coverage, and more

Why This Job is Awesome / Your Impact

• True leadership seat: join the leadership team and drive engagement execution, client strategy, and team development
• Strong comp + benefits: competitive base salary with bonus opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package
• Flexibility that's actually defined: hybrid schedule with set in-office collaboration days
• Culture you can feel: monthly team gatherings, annual holiday party, end-of-tax-season celebration, and summer outing
• Community-focused: quarterly philanthropic initiatives and a charitable foundation that awards scholarships to local accounting students
• A firm people stick with: supportive team environment with a "grow together" mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise tax engagements in accordance with firm and professional standards
• Plan and schedule engagements, balancing client expectations and internal resources
• Build and maintain direct client relationships (ongoing advisory, not just compliance)
• Review complex tax returns and workpapers; ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Conduct tax research and apply findings to planning and advisory work
• Provide coaching, training, and oversight to develop staff and strengthen delivery
• Manage engagement economics (budgets, production goals) and support business development
• Support consulting and special projects as needed