Overview In this Tax Manager role, you will lead the tax function for a growing public accounting firm serving diverse clients. You'll supervise a team, oversee federal, state, local, and international filings, and provide strategic tax planning and guidance. You'll partner with leadership, enhance processes, and drive accurate, timely compliance while optimizing tax positions. This hybrid Dallas or Tulsa opportunity combines hands-on tax work with mentorship and cross-functional collaboration to support growth and client service excellence.
Compensation / Benefits- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Tuition assistance
- Pension plan
- Child care support
Responsibilities- Oversee preparation, review and filing of federal, state, local and international tax returns for accuracy and compliance
- Lead and supervise a team of tax professionals; assign work, review deliverables, coach, and develop staff
- Manage multiple client engagements; be primary contact for tax planning, controversy, and audit support
- Conduct tax research and provide guidance on complex issues; apply current tax laws
- Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize liabilities aligned with business goals
- Coordinate with public accounting firms and external advisors for audits and due diligence
- Improve tax processes and leverage tax software and technology for efficiency
- Prepare and present tax analyses, forecasts and recommendations to leadership and clients
- Ensure compliance with firm policies, quality controls, and continuing education for the team
Key requirements- Minimum 5 years of tax experience with substantial public accounting background (Big Four or national/regional firms preferred)
- Technical expertise in corporate, partnership, trust/estate, and individual taxation; experience leading tax compliance and planning
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; Master's degree (MBA or MTax) highly desirable
- CPA licensure preferred; CMA or other credentials are a plus
- Proven supervisory experience and ability to lead and develop staff; experience managing teams
- Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present complex issues to clients and senior management
- Proficiency with tax software (CCH, UltraTax, Corptax) and Microsoft Excel; openness to new tax tech
- Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, commitment to ethics and professional standards
- strong communication
- leadership and mentoring
- client relationship management
- CCH
- UltraTax
- Corptax
