Tax Senior / Tax Manager

Tax Senior / Tax Manager
Location: Irving, TX (Hybrid)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, standard business hours (Busy season ~50 hours)
Pay: $100,000-$120,000 DOE
Employment Type: Direct Hire

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Tax Senior or Tax Manager for a well-established public accounting firm in Irving, TX. This is a client-facing, hands-on role where you will manage a portfolio of clients and own the full lifecycle of tax engagements.

This firm operates in a generalist model, providing exposure to multiple industries and a wide range of return types. The ideal candidate enjoys owning their work, interacting directly with clients, and working in an environment where responsibilities are not heavily segmented.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 50+ clients
• Review and finalize tax returns
• Perform higher-level tax preparation as needed
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients
• Work across multiple entity types and industries
• Delegate and review work completed by junior staff

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• Comfortable owning client relationships end-to-end
• Strong communicator (clear, concise, and client-facing)
• Able to manage both preparation and review responsibilities
• Thrives in a generalist (non-siloed) environment
• Self-sufficient and able to operate independently

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience required
• Experience with:
  • 1040
  • 1065
  • 1120 / 1120S
  • Trust returns
• Experience reviewing returns (not just preparing)
• Client-facing experience
• Strong communication skills

Preferred

• CPA or CPA-eligible
• Experience managing client relationships
• Background in mid-size public accounting firm