Tax Manager (Hybrid)

The firm is owned by a CPA and Certified Financial Planner, and its team combines tax expertise with broader financial planning knowledge - offering clients a genuinely full-service relationship rather than just annual tax prep. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

Join a well-established Cleveland-area accounting firm - Tax Manager opening!

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Salary: $90,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

A regional accounting firm serving Cleveland and Northeast Ohio since the early 2000s, providing tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory services to individuals and small businesses. The firm is owned by a CPA and Certified Financial Planner, and its team combines tax expertise with broader financial planning knowledge - offering clients a genuinely full-service relationship rather than just annual tax prep.

Why join us?

• Hybrid (after initial in-office training period)
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Continuing education and license fees covered
• Self-managed PTO (with standard tax season restrictions)

Job Details

TAX MANAGER

A well-established Cleveland-area accounting firm is seeking a Tax Manager to take ownership of technical review, client relationships, and staff development within its tax practice. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants real client-facing responsibility and a direct line to firm leadership, supporting individuals, trusts, and small businesses.

Responsibilities

• Technically review business, trust, and individual income tax returns, managing tasks from start to finish with accuracy and efficiency
• Identify and resolve tax issues, offering recommendations that improve client outcomes and support client growth
• Deliver timely, high-quality work that meets or exceeds client expectations
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Serve as Engagement Manager on specific accounts, owning planning, execution, and final delivery
• Schedule staff, manage the tax compliance process, and keep firm leadership informed on engagement status
• Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships as a primary point of contact
• Delegate work effectively, and support staff development by building their technical and industry skills
• Stay current on tax trends, developments, and technical guidance, applying them to moderately complex client situations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• CPA certification or EA required
• 6-8 years of experience in individual and business tax compliance
• Strong knowledge of corporate, trust, and partnership taxation
• Working knowledge of state income/franchise tax for multi-state filers
• Broad exposure to federal income taxation
• Excellent managerial, organizational, and tax research skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly
• Business development skills a plus, not required

Interested candidates should submit their resume for immediate confidential consideration.

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